DEC 16
2021
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GREAT DRAGON 78.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3269 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 16, 2021 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (MSG, SALT, SUGAR ETC). NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (OYSTER SAUCE, BAMBOO SHOOTS ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED DRIED LEAVES AND SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS AT KITCHEN HOOD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
NOV 52020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11-OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE FITTED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
OCT 302020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2020
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASHING HANDS. ALSO, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST DRAIN COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE FITTED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/5/2019, REPORT #2311837. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED THREE FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING. WAS GREETED BY AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS NOT WEARING A MASK AS WELL AS TWO EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT WEARING A MASK WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS OVER THE AGE OF TWO AND ABLE TO MEDICALLY TOLERATE A MASK SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHEN IN A PUBLIC PLACE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES WORE THE APPROPRIATE FACE COVERING. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK, CANNOT PLACE KNIVE BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE TOP.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND AROUND ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO FOUND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF SAID PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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AUG 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND PREPARED EGGS ROLLS AND WONTONS IN LARGE GRAY BULK CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SMALL COKE REFRIGERATOR NOT DATED OR LABELED. ALSO FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER PRODUCTS INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LABELS FOR ALL STATED ABOVE. ALSO FOUND MANY FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHASIT HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN (FILTERS LOCATED TO THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE) TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
DEC 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Large gray bulk food containers at shelving must be labeled to identify foods stored and maintained.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The following requires a detail cleaning, hood/filters above the cooking equipments,fan covers and attached equipments inside the walk-in-cooler,Prep table manual can opener with housing attached etc
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors at rear dry storage area are dirty,Clean floors in detail and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No metal stem thermometer on the premises.Instructed to provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
No food handler certificates on the premises.Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
AUG 282015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT HOLDING COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, READING 46.9'F, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICE,
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER NEEDS REPLACE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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