FLAMING WOK & GRILL.
903 N HALSTED ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 14 of 24 inspections. 34 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 172021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RICE, & MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 58 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BLEACH, CLOROX POWDER AND OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS STORED ON DRY STORAGE ABOVE SUGAR.TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE- SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. TOXIC MATERIALS CANNOT BE STORED ABOVE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. ALSO NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. ALSO NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER WOOD PANEL OVER REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, 5 LIVE ROACHES ON REAR FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN BETWEEN DRAWERS, 3 UNDER BLUE PANEL OF SLIDE DOOR FREEZER, 2 UNDER GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. FACILITY MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. ALSO NOTED 5- 10 SMALL FLIES IN TOILET ROOM, FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINNING AREA. ALSO NOTED 3 FLIES IN DINNING AREA. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS FILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INDOOR RECEPTACLES FULL AND OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY TRASH AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT SOILED DISHES PILED INTO A STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE DINING AREA ON A 3 TIER CART, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA, COUNTERS, ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 252020FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOMEMADE YOGURT BEING MADE ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN. FOUND POT OF YOGURT STORED IN A WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY CDPH, BEFORE YOGURT CAN BE MADE ONSITE. YOGURT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #59
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO GLOVES ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR HANDLING OF RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN (COKE) COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD FRAME AROUND THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOMS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, OFFICE, AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND LOWER WALL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL JOINTS IN WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN WALL AND JOINT. ALSO, REMOVE FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL GAPS UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE AND AROUND THE SIDES OF HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 8/18/20. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #38: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND FLOORS, IN MULTIPLE PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED 28 LIVE ROACHES ONSITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. VIOLATION STILL EXSIST.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 182020FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HAND SINKS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED COOKED RICE (85F) AND POTATO SAMOSAS(70F) STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS HOT FOODS AT 134F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $30
OBSERVED TCS/RTE FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, RICE AND POTATOES) STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOMEMADE YOGURT BEING MADE ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN. FOUND POT OF YOGURT STORED IN A WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY CDPH, BEFORE YOGURT CAN BE MADE ONSITE. YOGURT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #29
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLES, WALLS, AND FLOORS, IN MULTIPLE PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO GLOVES ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR HANDLING OF RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN (COKE) COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP STRIPPED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THE OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOWER WALL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 272020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE STORAGE DRAWERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, VENTILATION HOODS AND INSIDE THE BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 202020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY AND BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE STORAGE DRAWERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, VENTILATION HOODS AND INSIDE THE BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 242019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 112019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DATE MARK SOME RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FRO FLOORS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR, TAPE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #47, NOTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM DIRTY AND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. - #51, NOTED LEAKS AT THE FIXTURES ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. - #55, MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS CEILING AND ATTCAHED PIPING IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. - #56, MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. - #58, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. - VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N)
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF FREEZER: 15lbs OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F AND 52.2F, 5lbs OF COOKED LAMB & GOAT MIX AT 57.2F AND 10lbs OF COOKED RICE & LAMB AT 56.1F. TOTAL WEIGHT & COST AT 30LBS AT $350 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
#4-301.11:OBSERVED A SMALL WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F WHICH TCS FOODS ARE STORED IN SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, COOKED RICE,AND COOKED GOAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM WIC AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED/ HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
NOTED A FEW PREPARED FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE(FIFO).
NOTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM DIRTY AND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE FIXTURES ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS CEILING AND ATTCAHED PIPING IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
SEP 82017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 8 ROACHES NOTED ON EQUIPMENT, COMING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP, DOORWAY INTO THE KITCHEN, AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND HOOD VENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR RE-ATTACH THE LOOSE BASEBOARD IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
SEP 12017FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 8 ROACHES NOTED ON EQUIPMENT, IN THE SINK OF THE BATHROOM, INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
AUG 292017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
STILL OBSERVING LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH 13 ROACHES NOTED ON WALLS, SHELVES AND INSIDE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER WHERE DISHES ARE KEPT. ALSO NOTED 10 OR MORE FRUIT FLYS ON PREMISES AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS PLACES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
GARBAGE REMOVED FROM TRASH CANS BUT SOME RUBBISH STILL REMAINS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, AND THE RACK IN THE FRONT PREP WHERE CLEAN SILVERWARE IS STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF BASMATI RICE AT 50.2F AND A CONTAINER OF CURRY POTATO AT 48.6F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A LARGE TRAY OF MEAT BIRYANI ON THE STOVE WITH THE STOVE BURNERS TURNED OFF AT 127.8F. FOUND A TRAY OF CHILI CHICKEN ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AT 127.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WITH A VALUE OF $260. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35+ LIVE ROACHES ACTIVELY MOVING UNDER THE GRILL, SEASONINGS RACK TO THE RIGHT OF THE GRILL, INSIDE DRAWERS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED,UNDER THE PREP TABLE, AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT PREP AREA UNDER FRONT COUNTER ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS, MOTOR HOUSING OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE GRILL, APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OFFICE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA,APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE SEASONINGS RACK, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SMALL ACTIVE BUG IN A CONTAINER OF ONIONS ON THE PREP TABLE AND APPROXIMATELY 4 MORE SMALL ACTIVE BUGS ON THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLYS, LARGE FLYS, AND MOTHS FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALL AREAS WHERE PEST ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, BUGS AND RODENT ACTIVITY MUST BE REMOVED, FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED AN 18 INCH HOLE IN THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT IS LEFT OPEN DURING SERVICE. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST AND RODENTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY OR KEEP THE REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSED AND SEALED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED ON THE ROOFTOP BEHIND FACILITY UNTIL GARBAGE CANS ARE FULL AND BROUGHT TO THE FRONT OF THE STORE DURING PICK-UP DATES/TIMES. ON THE ROOFTOP BEHIND THE FACLITY THERE IS GARBAGE AND REFUSE ON THE GROUND AND IN A CONTAINER THAT THE MANAGER SAID WAS FOR RECYLCING BUT CONTAINED WASTE, OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT I.E. DEEP FRYER, WOK, ETC., USED CAR TIRE, AND PERSONAL ITEMS AND RUBBISH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, AND THE RACK IN THE FRONT PREP WHERE CLEAN SILVERWARE IS STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHT ENTIRE FACILITY TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND PEST ACTIVITY.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IF A LIGHT BULB WERE TO BREAK.
OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933189 DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL. 33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. 35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GLASS SURFACE ON THE DINING TABLES, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ARE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
DEC 202016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND CAN NOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933189 DATED JUNE 21, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL. 33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. 35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GLASS SURFACE ON THE DINING TABLES, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ARE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932850 DATED JUNE 16, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. 33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET.
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.
JUN 162016FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. LAMB, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527808 DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE LIDS. 33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-ALL CREVICES AND CRACKS THROUGHOUT, ALL WALLS, ALL BASEBOARD WALL COVING AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE MUST BE SEALED. 38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON WALL PIPING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. 41-ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.
JUN 142016FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN (3LBS @ 87.0F), FISH (3LBS. @ 96.9F), LAMB (2LBS @ 91.1F) AND RICE (5LBS @ 71.7F). EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A VALUE OF APPROX. $100. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOOS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP BELOW AND DRAINS VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND DOES NOT LEAK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. LAMB, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THE BUSINESS LICENSE AND CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS OBSTRUCTING THE REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527808 DATED MARCH 13, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE LIDS. 33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-ALL CREVICES AND CRACKS THROUGHOUT, ALL WALLS, ALL BASEBOARD WALL COVING AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE MUST BE SEALED. 38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON WALL PIPING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. 41-ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCT IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER AND BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SIN. MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQIPMENT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAI.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IT LEAK PROFUSELY FROM TOP AND AT THE BASES OF THE FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA.
MAR 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 3-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #31- FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY. #32- FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP TO HAVE PEELING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND REPAINT AND TO MAINTAIN. #33-FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND FLOORS (CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL) AND TO MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT TRANSFERED ALL FOODS FROM GROCERY BAGS TO FOOD GRADE BAGS. FLOORS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT ARE BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAINT FOR GREASE TRAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE FIRST 40 MINUTES OF INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE LIDS.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CREVICES AND CRACKS THROUGHOUT, ALL WALLS, ALL BASEBOARD WALL COVING AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE MUST BE SEALED.
LEAK ON WALL PIPING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. DEEP FRYER NOTED AT THIS TIME MUST BE USED UNDER VENTILATION.
BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 62015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 76.6F TO 109.6F. 11 LB COOKED FISH ON PREP TABLE AT 76.6F. SPINACH IN HOT HOLDING AT 127.9F. YOGURT SAUCE ON PREP TABLE AT 60.8F. 5 LBS COOKED RICE ON STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AT 89.2 AND 74.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-25-14 NOT CORRECTED. #31- FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY. #32- FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP TO HAVE PEELING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND REPAINT AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33-FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COUNTER MICROWAVE AND THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND FLOORS (CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL) AND TO MAINTAIN.#35-FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD STAINED TABLE CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE LIDS.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,PREP TABLES, POTS PANS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 POUNDS OF RICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY.
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP TO HAVE PEELING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND REPAINT AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COUNTER MICROWAVE AND THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND FLOORS (CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL) AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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