EVERGREEN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2411 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRAD BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES AT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DISH RACKS USED TO HOLD DISHES IN THE DISHMACHINE DURING THE WASHING PROCESS; RACKS UNCLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPLATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT 51.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

FEB 5

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE CARPET NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PLATES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED TWO STORAGE CONTAINERS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR WITH OUT LIDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ALWAYS COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, WITH DEBRIS AND A DEAD FLY IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIDS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING THE FOOD ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH OPENINGS AND IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS IN ORDER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED DRIED GREASE DROPLETS AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

JAN 29

2024

FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED ADULTERATED DRY SPICES USED TO SEASON FOOD. A PIECE OF BLUE PLASTIC AND SMALL BROWN OBJECT IN A BROWN SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER AND A BROWN FOREIGN OBJECT INSIDE OF A SALT STORAGE CONTAINER. BOTH MENTIONED CONTAINERS WERE STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS $25. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS SAFE FROM PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-050(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS AND CLAMS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE PEST ACTIVITY. 5 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 45-55 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES UNDER THE RICE COOKER, AND ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER OPENING OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY OF ROACHES AND REMOVE THE EVIDENCE OF THE RODENT ACTIVTY AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, FOOD PREP TABLES, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE CARPET NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO STORAGE CONTAINERS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR WITH OUT LIDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ALWAYS COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ONE SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, WITH DEBRIS AND A DEAD FLY IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIDS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING THE FOOD ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. STANDING WATER IN THE SINK BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH OPENINGS AND IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS IN ORDER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DRIED GREASE DROPLETS AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/21/2023, REPORT #2571497 #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS, WOK STATION, STOVE AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

FEB 21

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS, WOK STATION, STOVE AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND BOTH FAUCETS OF THE TWO COMP SINK THAT WAS LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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FEB 14

2023

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE BEVERAGE STATION. OBSERVED ONE ADULT ROACH ON THE PREP TABLE BY THE RICE COOKER; ROACH KILLED BY EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING. ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR SHOWING LIGHT TO THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN THE COVERS FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PLATIC TIED AROUND BOTH FAUCETS OF THE TWO COMP SINK THAT WAS LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 9

2021

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 3

2021

FAIL 25 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT PROPERLY AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH BAGS IN THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AND A BOWL INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ITEMS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ALWAYS KEEP THE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK STATION LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER 5-205.11

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 5-205.11.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.112 (A:1 & 2) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER RINSE CYCLE ONLY REACHED 140F. INSPECTOR TESTED DISH MACHINE WITH TEMPERATURE DISC AND TEMPERATURE DISC RECORDED 140F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE AT A PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A WALL FAN THAT LEADS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE NOT SCREENED OR PROTECTED FROM PESTS ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN OR KEEP THE WALL FAN CLOSED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN THE WOK STATION AND THE STOVE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF A PREP TABLE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND BY THE DRINK PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOODS INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY STORE FOODS INSIDE OF FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCKS FOR FOODS, ONLY USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND WOK STATION AND AROUND THE OVEN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS STRIPPED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND HOT WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE LEFT FACET OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM OR INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ITEMS UNORGANIZED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK STATION AND THE STOVE, AND THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SURFACE AROUND THE WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. CLEAN IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 15

2019

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 UNDERNEATH SINK IN BAR AREA, 60 IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA, 10 UNDER DISHMACHINE AND 5 BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER ENTERING KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. CLEAN IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 5

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA EPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 28

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 57.2F. EGG ROLLS AT 49.8F, CRAB RANGOON AT 56.5F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 59.2F. ALSO OBSERVED EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MAIL AND MAGAZINES WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2042229 ON 4/24/17 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. 41 - REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, REAR OF PREMISES AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA EPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 24

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR COOLER AND EXTERIOR TRACKS OF SAME OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND EXCESS WATER/ MEAT JUICES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, REAR OF PREMISES AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

NOV 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK NEXT TO OPEN FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK NOTED UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 15

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE OPEN CASE OF LETTUCE AND COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL,FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER TEA STATION AND FRONT BAR AREA, REAR DOOR WINDO NOT SCREENED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY AND INSTALL A MESH SCREEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING WOK AREA NOT CELAN. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 19

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CRISPY WHOLE CHICKENS STORED ON STAND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 85.3F TO 90.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD 84LBS VALUE $135. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MNAGER PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT MY REQUEST MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GRASE BUILD UP. MUST DATAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVECOUNTER TOPS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

AUG 26

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 19

2013

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 2 DOZEN EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 DEGREES, FOUND 8 LBS OF RICE AT 95.3 DEGREES IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $3.00 9 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. FOUND RICE COOKING AND SEVERAL DIRTY DISHES. FOUND 3 LARGE GARBAGE CANS FILLED WITH WATER FOR USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT NO PREPING, COOKING OR SERVING OF ANY FOOD ITEMS MAY OCCUR WITH NO WATER AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO RUNNING WATER ON SITE. WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MACHINE COMPLETELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED

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 10-12 FRUIT FLIES, 6-8 MICE DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. WASTE WATER IS FLOWING TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. KNIVES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN A WALL AND EQUIPMENT. ALL CLEAN UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER. GROUT NEED THROUGH OUT. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSAAARY CLUTTER IN ANY AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WOKS AND WOK STATION AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FOUND DISHMACHINE AND ADJACENT TABLES NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR. WORN GROUTING IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE AND WOK STATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. (OLD CONTAINERS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND STORE PROPERLY.

NOV 20

2012

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 FRUIT FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE. ALSO, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHNE. CITATION ISSUED TO LICENSE POSTED ON WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WOKS AND WOK STATION AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FOUND DISHMACHINE AND ADJACENT TABLES NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR. WORN GROUTING IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE AND WOK STATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN ABOVE WOK STATIONS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. FOUND MOP SINK TUB WITH CRACKS BY DRAIN COVER. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR MOP SINK, COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. (OLD CONTAINERS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND STORE PROPERLY.

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