SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HALO ASIAN MIX.

BEAT. 20/100

29 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2014 · failed

Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2014
FAILED
3 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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

DRAIN PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

AUG 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

DURING INSPECTION CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AT 130PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED,COOKED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.HE ARRIVED AT 200PM VIOLATION CORRECTED DUTING INSPECTION.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND ALL DEAD INSECTS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVELY DIRTY VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR AREAS.

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 14
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3-COMP. SINK STILL DRAINS SLOWLY. MUST FIX.

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

MUST STILL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST STILL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN FRONT DINING AREA.

NOV 13
2012
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE THERE'S A STORAGE RACK BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

FOUND OVER 40 L8VE ROACHES IN THE REAR PREP, TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3-COMP. SINK IN POOR REPAIR/NOT MAINTAINED. SINK SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. GREASE IS BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENTS FROM GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL/DATE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN/SERVICE COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN COOKED /PREPARED OR REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM PREP TABLES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, COOLERS, STEAM TABLES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER AND GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING COVING TO FRONT/REAR WALLS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES/VENTS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS. WALLS MUST BE CLEAN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND AROUND BEVERAGE STATION.

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

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGH OUT.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

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

MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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FEB 23
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2011
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT, MUST HAVE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD SIZE INSTALLED FOR FRONT SERVICE LINE.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, LOOSE DOOR SWEEP FOR FRONT DOOR, MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & 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. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .

MINORSanitation
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. MUST ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND SODA SYRUP.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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