SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GRAND MONGOLIAN HOT POT.

BEAT. 48/100

2904 N BROADWAY AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT TH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.COOKED RICE USED FOR SUSHI OBSERVED STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 78.5F INSIDE TURNED OFF RICE COOKER. OPERATOR PROVIDED LAB RESULTS FOR THE RICE, BUT THE RESULTS SHOW THE pH OF THE RICE TO BE 7.16. SUSHI RICE MUST BE ACIDIFIED TO pH OF 4.6 OR BELOW TO BE HELD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARIY DISCARDED 8 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $5.00. INSTRUCTED THAT COOKED RICE MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE, OR COLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW UNLESS RICE HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACIDIFIED AND DOCUMENTATION OF ACIDIFICATION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

COOKED RICE USED FOR SUSHI OBSERVED STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 70 DEGREES F. OPERATOR PROVIDED LAB RESULTS FOR THE RICE, BUT THE RESULTS SHOW THE pH OF THE RICE TO BE 7.12. SUSHI RICE MUST BE ACIDIFIED TO pH OF 4.6 OR BELOW TO BE HELD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARIY DISCARDED 1/2 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $1. INSTRUCTED THAT COOKED RICE MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE, OR COLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW UNLESS RICE HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACIDIFIED AND DOCUMENTATION OF ACIDIFICATION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO CONSUMER.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT BROWN STAINS FROM CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM PREP TOP COOLER HANDLE AND LID.

JUL 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2016
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-22-16 NOT CORRECTED. #40- MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.#35- OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD WALL AROUND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL IN FRONT/REAR SUSHI PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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

CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

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JAN 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD WALL AROUND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL IN FRONT/REAR SUSHI PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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