SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GRAND PALACE.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

225 W 26TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 5, 2025 · passed

12 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A ROUND SERVING TRAY STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING TRAY, SO THE SINK CAN BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS OF RAW MEAT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED: ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, REMOVE THE DEBRIS ON THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON A SHLEVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE THE ANIMAL BLOOD AND STAINS FROM THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE VERY BACK UNDERNEATH THE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON TOP OF THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE OPENING NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, SINKS) TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MAY 25
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

MAY 18
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN/RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN FRONT DINING AREA AND AT BACK STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 2
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

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

SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 23
2016
FAILED
4 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 SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ANOTHER STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS BY PULLING OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

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

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

JUN 24
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2015 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #38 ADDITIONAL HANDSINK I NEEDED IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIUOS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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

THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

OCT 1
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK IS TILTED AWAY FROM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

SEP 11
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED/WORNED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE TWO PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND STAINS, CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ON WALLS SUCH AS VENTS, EXTINGUISHERS ETC TO REMOVE DUST.

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

MUST ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES AND CLEAVERS; INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES.

SEP 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44F-45F. INSTRUCTED TO CALL REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON TO SERVICE UNIT, WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, DEEP FRYERS STOVE,(ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT), ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(INCLUDING FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER).

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

CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY BY WASHROOMS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS(CORNERS). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, UNCLEAN LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL TOP SECTION OF DOORWAY ABOVE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR, MUST BE INSECT-PROOF.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

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

MUST REFRAIN FROM STORAGING KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND ATTACHED PIPING, NEED TO OBTAIN A KNIFE RACK.

JUN 12
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS UNDER WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

JUN 20
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS AND BEVERAGES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY BAGS.

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

DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM AT KITCHEN ACROSS FROM VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE LIGHT SHIELDS BEING USED AS LINER AT PREP TABLES/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANELING/SURFACES. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN SPILL AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE RECYCLED CANS, CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. REPAIR AND OR REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

MAR 16
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREA BY SIDE EXIT DOOR AT WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING, CLOTH, AND PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT DINING AREA, ALL SINKS, PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN,MULTI-USE UTENSIL RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING ROOM CARPET AND FLOOR MATS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS AND AROUND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS FROM CEILING AT PREP AREA.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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