HAI YEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1055 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

26 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

139

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 29

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE SERVICE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE GREENS AND VEGGIES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE SERVICE BAGS/ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 3

2024

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN SHRIMP INSIDE THE SINK. 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CONDENSED MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT TRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2571515 ISSUED ON 02-21-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, ETC.).---OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

FEB 21

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE 2-DOOR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, ETC.).---OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

FEB 10

2023

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND THREE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, ETC.).---OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLLAPSED CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

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MAR 25

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER- BEEF AT 53.4 F, CHICKEN AT 53.4 F, COOKED RICE AT 53.0 F, COOKED NOODLES AT 53.0, AND TOFU AT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.4 F, FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS.

MAY 10

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 7

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) 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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE; HOWEVER, KIT NOT COMPLETE THE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD(BEEF FOR PHO) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO, DEAD ROACHES ON EQUIPENTS, LIVE ROACHES ON TRAPS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS.RUBBER GASKET WITH A LOT OF GRIMES AND STUCK ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF WALK-IN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Pest Activity

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH INSECT STUCK ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT BULB REPLACE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-2021, REPORT #2373712. #58) 2-102.13 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 3

2021

FAIL 23 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE; HOWEVER, KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOM WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS.COOKED FOOD: PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMPS ETC, AND READY TO EAT FOODS CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND MIXED FRESH FRUIT AND VEGGIES. NOT LABELED WITH DISCARDING DATES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20, VALUE 200 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD(BEEF FOR PHO) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES (15 OR MORE) AT RUBBER GASKETS AND HINGES OF THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(ROACHES ON BOTH SIDES OF DOORS) UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, WE OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINIG NOT PROTECTED,FOUND SCREEN DOOR ALL BROKEN(MESH AND FRAME).MAIN DOOR IS KEPTED OPEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAR CAUSE

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF WALK-IN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, ALSO LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO LEAKING PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED RECEPTACLE INSIDE CUSTOMER/STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

EXCESS GREASE ON THE GROUND AND WALL AT THE OUTSIDE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE WHERE BROOMS, BUCKETS, AND OIL CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS INSIDE TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALLS WITH SIPPING WATER FROM WALLS BEHIND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR CAUSE, WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SEAL /REPAIR ALL HOLES ON WALLS. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Pest Activity

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH INSECT STUCK ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT BULB REPLACE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-2021,REPORT #2373712. #58) 2-102.13 FOUND SANITATION MANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 12

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT WITD SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD(BEEF FOR PHO).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CABINETS AND SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS AND SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED DUMBWAITER IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OUT DUMB WAITER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN KITHCEN STAINED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITHCEN.

Minor Documentation & 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

JAN 25

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS...ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVE AND ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS IN TOTAL DISREPAIR WITH BIG HOLES ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR HOLE ON THE FLOOR..MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRY STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAR 13

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS(WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE

MAR 7

2017

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THE FOLLOWING FOODS BEING STORED IN PREVIOUSLY USED, FIVE GALLON BUCKETS OF DISH SOAP CONTAINERS. APPROXIMATELY 120 LBS OF CHICKEN, BEAN ,SOUP, SUGAR AND PREPARED SAUCE. MANAGEMENT STATES AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. ALL FOODS IN CONTAINERS DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED DOZENS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE TOP METAL RACK SHELVING OVER SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES ONLY DATED 11-30-16. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1751400 ON 4-5-16 NOT CORRECTED. #30-LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#31- ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.#32- KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK CAULK IN THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.#34- ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE THE BUCKETS.#35- CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP,INCLUDING ALL THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.#36- MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY,(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE.#43- ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.#45-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN POTS/PANS MUST NOT BE STORED ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE CHEMICALS AND DISH GREASE TRAP. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM SIDE OF THE GAS STOVE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER WOK LINE, DISH AREA, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR AREA.FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH HOLES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE. CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE TILES. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED/STAINED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE PHO PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

APR 5

2016

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK CAULK IN THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER,CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE THE BUCKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP,INCLUDING ALL THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY,(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING,PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO COVER THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FEB 23

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS ,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE THE BUCKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY,(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 23

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BOTH STAINED-DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO BOTH COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOORS ON THE BOTOOM AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREMISES CURRENTLY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

MAR 31

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BOTH STAINED-DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO BOTH COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM/CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BOTH STAINED-DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO BOTH COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTALL DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SHARED BASEMENT TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PESTS THAT MAY ENTER THE BASEMENT TO THE BUILDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DEATIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2014

FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52.3F; MARINATE PORK CHOP AT TEMP OF 57.7F; MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 59.1F, THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.COOKED PORK BELLY AT TEMP OF 80.2F TO 85.7F;COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 60F; RAW FISH AT TEMP 58.4F TO 59F. MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO PREP COOLERS,WHICH MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.9F TO 40.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 25,VALUE 250. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 0ppm.SOLUTION CONCENTRATION WAS CHECKED WITH MY CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AND THE BUSINESS OWNER,BOTH RESULTED 0ppm.TAGGED UNIT AND INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PERSONALLY SET UP. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST HAVE SOLUTION CONCENTRATION OF 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.FOUND TWO GLUE ORANGE STICKS WITH FLIES ON THEM HANGING FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN,ALSO FOUND TWO CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH PESTICIDE PALLETS INSIDE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,OWNER STATED "WILL USE AS NEEDED". OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT SECOND FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AND UNDER SHELVES.ALSO ONE ADULT LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR FRAME NOT COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED,GAPS OF 1" TO 1 1/2" GAPS BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,AND ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.ORANGE GLUE STICKS AND PESTICIDE WERE REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

JAN 23

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED RICE,COOKED GREEN BEANS AND COOKED PORK ARE ROLLED UP TOGETHER WITH BANANA LEAFS AND SHAPED(SQUARE, ROUND AND LONG LOGS ETC),FOOD MENTIONED HAD TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F-63.6F- 68.5F-69.6F AND 69.9F. ALSO FOUND COOKED RECTANGULAR SHAPED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 71.3F TO 73.8F. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER READY TO BE SOLD. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME / TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AND LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 125.VALUE 600 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND COOKED FOOD ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT ANY FOOD LABELS.FOOD SOLD TO CUSTOMERS MUST HAVE SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENT ON EACH FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN,ACROSS THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES.REMOVE CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR ON STORAGE AT SECOND FLOOR DUE TO ITEMS PILED-UP ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,ALSO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT RIGHT SIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FAUCET NECK AT SAME SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SOME EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAR 5

2013

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 25

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #614718 DATED ON 01/24/12 STILL EXIST, #32 PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND INTERIOR OF DUMB WAITER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN, #34 OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE ABOVE PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JAN 24

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AND PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS SURFACE WITH DARK PITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH FOOD BUILD UP, VENTILATION HOOD SPRINKLERS GREASY AND INTERIOR OF DUMB WAITER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE (LOW FLOOR GROUT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN/DISHMACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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. OBSERVED ONE CRACKED/SMALL HOLE IN CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DISHMACHINE BOOSTER PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

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