SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FURAMA RESTAURANT INC.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

4936 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed

16 of 29 inspections passed, 8 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 28 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
158
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED KITCHEN WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL OPENING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN PORK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLER DOORS ON THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND OTHER SOIL RESIDUES ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMERS RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

OCT 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL HAVE A CURRENT AN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 24
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, BAR, (4) WASHROOMS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE (UNREADABLE) CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMOM NAME (RICE, SALT, SUGAR ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP AROUND THE DOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL HAVE A CURRENT AN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 18
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ESNURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

MAR 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH PREPARATION AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE BEING USED TO STORE STRAINERS, SPOONS, FORKS, AND DRINKING PITCHERS INSIDE THE HAND SINKS AND BUCKETS WERE BLOCKING HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN BOTH PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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JUL 8
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 30
2022
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER BY PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528585 ON 08/26/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED-#49 4-602.13. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING: ALL COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS WITH GRIMES AT INTERIOR OF UNIT, EXCESS WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES, RUBBER GASKET WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND BLACK SLIME, ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE UPPER PART. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 26
2021
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, WALLS ETC. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

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

4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED GRIMED, POROUS WOOD PLATFORM UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPLACE/REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS WITH GRIMES AT INTERIOR OF UNIT, EXCESS WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES, RUBBER GASKET WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND BLACK SLIME, ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE UPPER PART.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

AUG 19
2021
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE AND THE KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING EYE PROTECTION,DISPOSABLE APRON,DISPOSABLE BAGS, MOP,ETC. FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING WITHOUT GLOVED HANDS PARTIALLY COOKED FOOD THAT HE TOOK OUT FROM REACH-IN COOLER AND TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO A SERVING PLATER. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER REFERS INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEE. PRESENTLY PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP,DISHROOM AND SMALL BAR AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.MANAGER PROVIDED IT AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN PREP/STORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS,WALLS ETC. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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

OBSERVED GRIMED,POROUS WOOD PLATFORM UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPLACE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS WITH GRIMES AT INTERIOR OF UNIT,EXCESS WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES, RUBBER GASKET WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND BLACK SLIME,ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE UPPER PART.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-3-2020,REPORT #2454166 #43)3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47)4-202.16 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #53)5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS #55) 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ROOMS USED FOR STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND BEEF LIQUIDS ALL AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (2ND FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ROOMS USED FOR STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED SHELVES LINED WITH CARBBOARD IN VARIOUS PLACES THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CARDOARD CAN NOT BE USED TO LINE FLOORS AND SHELVES. REMOVE AND PROVIDE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATS AND LINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA WAS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDWAHSING AREA AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SKILL SAW IN PREP AREA. SAW AND ALL TOOLS MUST BE STORED IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

FEB 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-DUMPLING 45.7F, NOODLES 45.8F, DUCK 46.4F, BEEF 44.2F, SHRIMPS 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM TIN CANS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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

LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE IS INSTALLED ON PREMISES.ANY UTENSILS USED FOR DRY/LIQUID FOOD MUST HAVE HANDLES.

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GREASE, AND GRIMES,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND WOKS. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO SHELVE COVERED WITH WHITE PAPER MUST CLEAN DUST AND GRIMES,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE CEMENT BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE),REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE EXCESS GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD PALLETS TO STAND ON IT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE, POROUS NOT CLAEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE RUBBER MATS.

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND ON CEILING OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT BAR AREA FIRST FLOOR,MAIN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR) BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, SOUTH PREP AREA(2ND FLOOR) BY THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,TEA STATION(2ND FLOOR)AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE/WAITRESS STATION,AND THE COFFEE STATION BY THE SOUTH STAGE. MENTIONED SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ON BOTH ICE MACHINE(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR), NEED TO PROVIDE. WALL VENT FAN ABOVE THE WALL BY THE WALK-IN COOLER(MAIN KITCHEN,1ST FLOOR)NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN MESH TO SEAL SAID UNIT.

NOV 13
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE IS INSTALLED ON PREMISES.ANY UTENSILS USED FOR DRY/LIQUID FOOD MUST HAVE HANDLES. THE WOOD BLOCK CUTTING BOARD WITH LEGS,IN POOR REPAIR:SURFACE IS BROKEN,DEEP CUTS,AND WITH GRIMED SURFACE.SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL/SURFACE.ALL CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE MUST BE RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE. BLACK AND GRAY DUCT TAPE IS USED IN PLACE TO PROPERLY REPAIR ITEMS FROM CEILING TILES,WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(SECOND FLOOR) TO REPAIR WOOD ANGLE OF FLOOR STAGE.MUST REMOVE SAID DUCT TAPE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GREASE, AND GRIMES,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND WOKS.GRIMES AND SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE PREP TABLES. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO SHELVE COVERED WITH WHITE PAPER MUST CLEAN DUST AND GRIMES,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE CEMENT BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE),REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE EXCESS GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD PALLETS TO STAND ON IT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE, POROUS NOT CLAEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE RUBBER MATS.

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

REMOVE GRIMED PLASTIC FILM FROM METAL SHEETS BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY IN MAIN KITCHEN(FIRST FLOOR),SEAL/REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD OF SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN.NEED TO REPLACE

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

THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AT THE FOOLWING AREA: AT BAR AREA FIRST FLOOR,MAIN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR) BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, SOUTH PREP AREA(2ND FLOOR) BY THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,TEA STATION(2ND FLOOR)AREA BY THE ICE MACHNE/WATRESS STATION,AND THE COFFEE STATION BY THE SOUTH STAGE. MENTIONED SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK. SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ON BOTH ICE MACHINE(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR),NEED TO PROVIDE. WALL VENT FAN ABOVE THE WALL BY THE WALK-IN COOLER(MAIN KITCHEN,1ST FLOOR)NOT PROPERLY SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN MESH TO SEAL SAID UNIT.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LIVE LOBSTER TANK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO THE BULK FOOD STORAGE IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZER UNITS.

JAN 23
2017
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROPER HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-11-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN THE DISH AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND MICROWAVES. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BOX FREEZERS. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LIVE LOBSTER TANK. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, UNDER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN, THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM, 2ND FL. REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL AND ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES PAINTED MUST BE REPLACED. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: FRONT SAUCE PREP/ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. PEELING PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND BULK FOOD STORAGE IN THE REAR KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN THE WALL BASEBOARD WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE UNDER THE REAR KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE/DISH AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 11
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, 1ST FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OF EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON THE 2ND FLOOR BY THE ELEVATOR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER AREA APPROXIMATELY OVER 15 TOTAL AND ON THE IST FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NAD MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER/OVEN, AND WALK IN COOLER WIRE RACK SHELVINGS(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR 1ST FLOOR. AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UPPER PORTION OF THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, OBSERVED APPORXIMATELY 8 DROPPINGS UNDER THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARD, AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 DROPPINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ATTACHED TO THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DETAIL CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ATTACHED TO ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. REPLACE THE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO TO THE LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND MUD AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 4
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BACK KITCHEN BAKERY (DIM SUM) AREA LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM UNDER THE FAN VENTS, DRIPPING INTO A PLASTIC RUBBERMAID CONTAINER. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DRIPPAGE. UNIT WAS FIXED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN ENCRUSTED & SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP: FOOD CONTACT BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AND THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER, SMALL MEAT SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH THE CAN OPENER ATTACHED, THE INTERIOR SURFACE, FAN VENT COVER, AND HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE DUCTWORK VENTILATION ABOVE THE HOODVENTS THAT RUNS THROUGH THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND KITCHEN. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL THE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE SAID UNIT. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND TWO BLACK BOXES BY THE DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND TEA LEAFS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 27
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.NO PAPER TOWELS / DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOUND A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY NOODLE STORED ON TOP AND COVERING THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AND I REMOVED CONTAINER FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND ACCESSIBILITY TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES,FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN/DISHROOM ON TOP CLEAN UTENSILS CART,WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED .TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE BY THE DINING ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, MAIN AND SECOND FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED.GAPS BETWEEN DOORS AND GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS,1/4 TO 1/2INCHES.DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING,RODENT / INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,BEFF,PORK ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

NO LABELS PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS BY THE FISH TANK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDETWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY,OILY FOOD DEBRIS ON CARDBOARDS AND ALUMINUM FOILS USED AS A SHELF LINERS,IN THE BOTH KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDED A SURFACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.WASTE LINE IS LOCATED BEHIND THE SHELF OF CLEAN POTS BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NORTH-EAST AREA.PRESENTLY WASTE WATER DRIPPING ON FLOOR.WOOD PALLETS USED IN DISH MACHINE AREA NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE IS POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD, DEBRIS, AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON TOP AND BETWEEN THE WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OPENED PANEL AT DISH MACHINE BY THE DISH MACHINE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.A RUSTY METAL PANEL IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND KITCHEN. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL THE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE SAID UNIT. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND TWO BLACK BOXES BY THE DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND TEA LEAFS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

BROKEN BASEBOARD /COVING AT SOUTH WALL IN TH MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CEMENT FLOOR AT SECOND KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,PORUOS AND GREASE GET STOCK UNDER THE SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.EXCESS STAGNATE WATER UNDER THE WOOD PALLETS IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO MAINATIN AREA DRY.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD OF SECOND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIEL AT MAIN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND KITCHEN, INSRUCTED TO REPLACE

MAR 19
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP OF 50.2F TO 57.1F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED SHRIMPS,RAW SHRIMPS CHICKEN ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 46.8F,RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F, RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 57.1F,FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER.DICED TOFU IN WATER AT TEMP OF 62.8F STORED ON TABLE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.MANAGER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 11,VALUE $73. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SEWAGE WATER WAS DIRTY WITH GREASE AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES,WITH FOUL ODOR. SEWAGE WATER IS CONTAINED IN DISH ROOM AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA, RAISED WOOD PALLETS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF SEWAGE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OBSERVED AT WEST KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR DEEP CUT,HOLES AND BLACK SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.

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

DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND BURNED BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BBQ ROUND UNIT ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RE GROUT AREA. BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AT WEST KITCHEN ,REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN KITCHEN. OPEN BASEBOARD WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR KITCHENETTE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WATER TANK AND ELECTRICAL ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED TWO LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT SAID SINK.

FEB 13
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.3 F AND 47.7 F - BEEF AND PORK ORGANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND THE ABOVE ITEMS HELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WHICH HAD AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AND UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/12/13).

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASEKETS, REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES, EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS WITH FOOD STAINS, ALL PREP AREA SHELVES/WALK IN COOLER SHELVES WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKLINE AND KEEP FLOOR GREASE TRAP DRY/NO STANDING WATER ON GREASE TRAP.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS.

FEB 9
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO OR REPLACE CARPET ON REAR STAIR CASE,EXTREMELY SOILED,AND IN POOR REPAIR(A LOT OF HOLES FROM CIGARETTE BURNS).

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT EITHER ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SAME. FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING, DIRTY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 2
2012
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DINING ROOM WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN IT(PASTRIES FILLED WITH BEANS AND HOT DOGS), AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:101.4F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN FOOD TEMP OF 140F OR ABOVE THROUGHOUT. UNIT RECOVED TO 146.3F AIR TEMP (USES PROPANE) DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION #H000077348-13

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED EGG ROLLS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TEMP OF 50.1F; A COOKED DUCK CUT IN HALF STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.3F; COOKED CRAB RANGOON STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 81.5F. ALSO COOKED WON TON FILLED WITH PORK AT TEMP 79.1F. PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 101.4F TO 108.4F,PASTRIES FILLED WITH HOT DOGS AT TEMP OF 113.7, BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS AND $80 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77348-13

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS,LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS, ADJUSTED HAIR RESTRAINT,WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON AND TOUCHING HANDLES ON COOLERS AND FREEZER UNIT,THEN GOING BACK TO CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD,INCLUDED READY TO EAT FOOD(COOKED EGG ROLLS), WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT-ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO77349-14

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZE SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(0PPM),SANITIZER CONTAINER EMPTY,DISH MACHINE IN USE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE. NEW SANITIZER CONTAINER PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST, PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAIN 100PPM. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030 HOOOO

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

BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE COOKING UTENSILS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN IT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, ALSO NO PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST MAIN KITCHEN. ABSORBED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY THEM WITH APRON, NEAR THE DISH MACHINE.UPON MY REQUEST ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED, PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO6456-10

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:ON TOP AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN, BEHIND AND ALONG TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH-WEST SITE).ON TOP ELECTRICAL PANELS SAME SITE MENTIONED. SECOND FLOOR: BEHIND BAR,ON TOP THE COUNTERS AND SHELVES.ALSO IN STORAGE ROOM AND IN SERVING AREA, ESPECIALLY CORNERS.(APPROX.60+ DROPPINGS). ALSO OBSERVED TWO OUTDOOR TYPE ELECTRIC INSECT KILLERS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,BOTH UNITS ON.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS MENTIONED. ALSO MUST REMOVE BOTH INSECT KILLER AND PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE APPROVED UNITS IF NEEDED. OBSERVED SIDE DOOR PARTIALLY OPENED WITH SCREEN DOOR BROKEN(HOLES ON MESH SCREEN TO OUTSIDE), MUST KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR TO BE INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO64556-10

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

NO NAME OF CONTENTS ON BULK FOOD/INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

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

PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND BAGS TO STORE FOOD(COOKED AND RAW).DO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE COOKED FOOD IN. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY THE SIDE EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE. REMOVE NEWS PAPER FROM INSIDE THE COOLERS,USED FOR SHELF LINER.

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

ACCUMULATED AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS (INCLUDING GASKETS/HINGES), BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. MUST WASH, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT/CONTAINERS. LIVE CRAB/LOBSTER TANK NOT CLEAN. MUST HAVE TANK SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP FROM BAR AREA(DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS),BAR TEA HAS ACCUMULATION OF DRY LEAFS ON COUNTER AND INSIDE THE CABINET. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(DEBRIS AND HEAVILY STAINED). NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SECOND FLOOR.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN DINING AREA(SOUTH WALL).

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

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGH-OUT TO FACILITATE CLEANING. NEED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO OR REPLACE CARPET ON REAR STAIR CASE,EXTREMELY SOILED,AND IN POOR REPAIR(A LOT OF HOLES FROM CIGARETTE BURNES).NEED TO SWEEP ALL STORAGE AREA INCLUDED ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND UNDER THE FRONT STAIRCASE.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGH-OUT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. PEELING PLASTIC FILM ON WALL ABOVE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM DINING ROOM WINDOWSILLS.

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT EITHER ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SAME. FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING, DIRTY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CALIBRATED STEM THERMOMETERS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND USED TO WIPE HANDS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALL CONTAINER WITH WATER SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN CLOTH IN EACH WORKING STATION.TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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