SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GREAT CHINA HOUSE, INC..

EAT. 78/100

2300 S DAMEN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST SMALL DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN SPICE TRAY AND CONTAINER IN FRONT OF WOK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM AND ORGANIZE THE REST. MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE COBB WEBB IN THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO WHITE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH BAGS OF FLOUR INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS AND MUST LABEL WITH PROPER NAME.

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

OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON OLD EGG CARTINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE STOVE UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE WORK STATION COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND ACTIVITY.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, THE HALL AREA BY THE RESTROOMS AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF UNUSED ITEMS AND BOXES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO NOTED A LARGE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NO LONGER WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR ALL CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

SEP 2
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING CART NEXT TO WOK STATION AND FOIL LINING TWO STOVE GRILL BURNERS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL FOIL FROM ALL AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE FOOD PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER, BEHIND UNUSED BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEVAY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

AUG 27
2021
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS WITH PURCHASED FOODS STILL IN THEM ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM BAGS AND OBTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS ON PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BETWEEN USE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING CART NEXT TO WOK STATION AND FOIL LINING TWO STOVE GRILL BURNERS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL FOIL FROM ALL AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE FOOD PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER, BEHIND NOT USED BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT OUT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AT ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEVAY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

AUG 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS ETC.) FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISPOSED OF FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR, MSG ETC.)

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

OBSERVED THE WOK STATION,FRYERS,AND STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE, ROLLING CARTS, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, WOK STATION AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT, INCLUDING EMPTY BOXES AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN THE WOK STATIONS AND THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE.

MAY 17
2017
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR STORAGE ADDITION AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977142 ON 12/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED: WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 35 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THROUGH OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, TOP OF PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

DEC 14
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE RUST OFF OF SHELVES. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED; WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THRU OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE RUST OFF OF SHELVES. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED; WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THRU OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CONTAINER BEING STORED IN A BAG OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN A REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, WOKS, FRYERS) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL, EMPTY BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

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

CLUTTER/EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FEB 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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