SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HANUL FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC.

BEAT. 32/100

5008 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 10, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 3
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AT 70.4F IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND 82.2F IN THE MENS. WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDER THE SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE RICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 73F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

COOKING POTS MUST BE STORED INVERTED DURING STORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM AT REAR EXIT AND STORAGE NEAR EMPLOYEE DINING TABLE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

NOTED OVER-SIZED POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE OVER-SIZED POTS, REMOVE ALL OVER-SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO DEMONSTRATE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SUCH POTS.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED PILED DEAD WEEDS/SHRUBBERY AT THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----NOTED FLOOR DRAIN COVER I THE WOMANS WASHROOM COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN COVER.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2602180 ON 9-5-24 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (RICE COOKERS) IN REAR STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS STORE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT COPIES OF SAID CERTIFICATE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE RACKS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (RICE COOKERS) IN REAR STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS ABOVE DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

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

4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT TOO BIG FOR ANY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE CLEAN-IN-PLACE PROCEDURE.

SEP 14
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES BUT NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES WERE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. THE MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES SANITIZE DISHES, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRESHLY COOKED BLACK BEAN SOUP COOLING ON THE COUNTER IN CUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOUP IS PLACED IN WORKING COOLER, PLACED IN ICE BATH, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE ABOVE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT DEVICE.

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

OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT TOO BIG FOR ANY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE CLEAN-IN-PLACE PROCEDURE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS ABOVE DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOSE IN KITCHEN HOOKED UP WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. SEVERAL BOXES WERE PROTRUDING OUT OF THE RECEPTACLE DUE TO BEING OVER CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2559944 JUNE 27, 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT FROM KITCHEN STORAGE AREA WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR; OBSERVED DOOR NEAR RAMP WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 27
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN PORK ON PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. 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. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER TRANSFER PORK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BROWN RICE ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO THE PARKING AREA).

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS (BAG OF ONIONS, RICE ETC) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS OF CLEANING, NOT ON TOP OF MILK CRATES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 19
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE WALL IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.

SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

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

OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA BY ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

SEP 10
2019
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUE WORKING WITH SAME GLOVES ON HAND WITHOUT REPLACING THEM. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND THEN PUT GLOVES ON WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD .(PRIORITY 7-38-010) –NO CITATION ISSUED- COS

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNIT POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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

OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON GARDEN HOSE USED FOR WASHING LARGE POTS. HOSE USED FOR WASHING DISHES USED FOR FOOD SHOULD BE FOOD GRADE

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP GARBAGE BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS .COS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA BY ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

APR 2
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

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

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

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

BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAYS GOING TO THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL POTS WITH FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET LOCATED IN KITCHEN WEST WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BEING USED BY STORING LUNCH TRAYS INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LUNCH TRAYS FROM INSIDE HANDSINK AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1953275 DATED:08/29/2016. 32 FOUND MAIN PREPARATION TABLE INSIDE KITCHEN RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. 11/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/6/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/POTS/PANS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(SPOONS/FORKS ETC.)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SPLASHGUARD AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT DINING ROOM REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET LOCATED IN KITCHEN WEST WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KIMCHEE/KIMCHI REFRIGERATOR.

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

ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND MAIN PREPARATION TABLE INSIDE KITCHEN RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

DFOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS/MAINTAIN AS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

JUL 2
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING NEEDS REPAINTED, AND BETTER MAINTAINED, IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, AND MISSING BASEBOARD BY WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILE AND WALLS NOT CLEAN IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUN 19
2015
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

BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT DOOR, TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, VIOLATION #7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED,

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

CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING NEEDS REPAINTED, AND BETTER MAINTAINED, IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, AND MISSING BASEBOARD BY WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FEB 4
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Utensils, exhaust hood and filters and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained in dining room. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

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

Sprayer not maintained at three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed elevate sprayer above waterline.

DEC 5
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE NORTH SIDE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUSTED AND WITH PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KIMCHI COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 4
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Botton storage shelf under prep table rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Floors in dining area not maintained. Instructed to to replace any worn or damaged floor tile. Floor in enclosed storage room and under shelves in dry goods not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Coving and walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace coving tile and rubbber thats missing in areas and reseal. Platform tile missing around cooking equipment. Instructed to replace broken tile. Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to repair/repair wall paneling and reseal. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace any damaged water stained ceiling tile. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

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

Faucet-cold not working at exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to repair to provide cold running water.

FEB 25
2011
FAILED
8 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

Evidence of rodent droppings and outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Both rear exit doors not rodent proofed and inner exit door wont close. Outer exit doors has 1/4-1/2 gap inch across bottom of doors. Also, observed approximately 5 mice droppings on bottom shelves in dry goods storage room in southeast corner. Instructed to rodent both doors and repair inner door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must remove and detail clean area of rodent droppings.

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

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Botton storage shelf under prep table rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Storage shelves on enclosed storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floors in dining area not maintained. Instructed to to replace any worn or damaged floor tile. Floor in enclosed storage room and under shelves in dry goods not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Coving and walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace coving tile and rubbber thats missing in areas and reseal. Platform tile missing around cooking equipment. Instructed to replace broken tile. Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to repair/repair wall paneling and reseal. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace any damaged water stained ceiling tile. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

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

Faucet-cold not working at exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to repair to provide cold running water.

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