FAST WOK.
2020 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
10 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 282016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF 30# OF DICED COOKED CABBAGE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-27-16.ALSO FOUND 10#OF COOKED PORK POP STICK AT TEMP OF 116F STORED AT ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 40,VALUE 65. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL,ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE,INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK INVERTED TWO WHITE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN CLOGGED UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER WILL OVER FLOW.FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWEL.MANAGER STATED:WE USE WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK,TEMPORARILY TO USE WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM OR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.UPON ON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED A TECHNICIAN WITH SHOES ON ON TOP THE WOK UNIT CHANGING FILTERS WITH OPENED FOOD ALL AROUND HIM.DUST FALLING ON WOK AND OPENED FOOD.FOUND A PLASTIC CUT GALLON WITH PLASTIC HANGING AND FOOD(SLICED CELERY IN WATER) INSIDE THE MENTIONED GALLON.FOUND COOKED FOOD(RANGOON,CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS,ETC. STORED ON TOP BROWN BAGS WITH RED WRITING ON THEM,WITH EXCESS OIL ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND PLASTIC CUPS AND METAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLES TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD. . NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND ALL WOKS . FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.NEED TO REMOVED ALL BROWN PAPER,AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-29-15,REPORT #1441945 #30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA #33- OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #43-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY(1-27-16)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOUND OILY,GRIMES ON CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN USED AS LINERS ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED A PLASTIC AROUND THE NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO FAUCET IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE PLASTIC,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSERVED SURFACE
JUN 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PREPARED ITEMS IN COOLERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH DATE AND TIME OF PREPARATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS AND FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items no properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in display cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in display cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage area, bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall that had peeling paint, hole in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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OCT 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE AND HOLDER OF CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE. WIPE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE NOTED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
JUN 62012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST REMOVE OLD MOLDY LOOKING CHALKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MAY 22012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST REMOVE OLD MOLDY LOOKING CHALKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS
JAN 42012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SURFACES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT REAR KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACK UNITS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST RECAULK WALL PERPENDICULAR TO 3COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AT MAIN WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED TWO COLD FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE/DECLUTTER STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED-MUST PROVIDE.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.FOUND A BAG OF UNOPENED ONIONS ON SAME SHELF WITH LIQUID SOAPS-MUST PROPERLY STORE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL CLOSET DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 222010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT[STORE UPSIDE DOWN] OR COVER WITH LID AT ALL TIMES. CAN FOODS AFTER OPENING MUST BE EMPTIED INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS, OR STAINLESS STEEL BEFORE STORAGE IN THE COOLER. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR 6" OFF FLOOS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CHINA BURNER SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,HOOD WALLS AND EDGES OF HOOD GREASY,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR INSIDE COVER WALL OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER,AND INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLASHES NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO TOILET BOWL. WALK - IN FREEZER FLOOR UDER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY , DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PREP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR SMOOTHIE PREPARATION,CANNOT MULTI-TASK EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK. ALSO FAUCET AT CHINA WOK UNDER HOOD LEAKING WATER AFTER IT'S TURNED OFF, MUST REPAIR.
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