HAPPINESS RESTAURANT, INC..
3313 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
12 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT OF FOOD SPILLS.
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WOK STAATION AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES ACROSS FROM 3-DR REFRIGERATOR.
NOV 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON AND CHICKEN STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
SEP 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2088486 9/19/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES.OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF THE FLOOR IN COOLER .MANAGER HAS REMOVED CARDBOARD,CLEANED SHELVING UNITS,PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELEVATED FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
SEP 192017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN COOLER SUCH AS 6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 82.5F,6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.5F,30LBS. COOKED RICE 84.2F,10LBS. SLICED CHICKEN 79.9F,15 LBS. COOKED STEAK 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST AVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS.$187.10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A ROLLING PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.ROLLING PREP TABLE WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2028287 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF THE FLOOR IN FREEZER.#41-MUST REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.#45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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APR 132017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FROZEN FRUIT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER ONLY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK.
REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAR 162017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK.
REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 66.3F, 20 LBS OF STEAMED RICE AT 108-111.1F, AND 120 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 53-67.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770894 DATED ON MAY 16, 2016; -30 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. 32 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 33 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, WOK STATION, INSIDE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. 35 - ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED ALL DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE, FLOUR) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS BEING PLACE OUTSIDE TO DRY DUE TO NO STORAGE ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE OR DRY ANY MULTI USE UTENSILS OUTSIDE AND ALWAYS ALLOW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO PROPERLY DRY INSIDE OF FACILITY.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUULATED GREASE ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, WOK STATION, INSIDE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEP 42015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546514 ON 5-28-15. 35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALJ-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
MAY 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAY 182015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.1F-80.6F IN REACH-IN COOLER, RAW SHRIMP 52.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $30, 20LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1490601 ON 7-15-14 32-GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUST SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3-DOOR COOLER.36-2 LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLRS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUL 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF,CRAB RANGOON,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS RANGING FROM 54.9F - 91.4F INSIDE THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE .APPX. 95 LBS. $450.00. AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALSO,REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES LOCATED IN BASEMENT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDE BASEMENT AREAS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN STOVE.
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION AND CEILING IN KITCHEN.REPAIR SOUTH WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
(2)LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTS SHIELDS AND END-CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING ALSO,CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
EXHAUST FAN ON NORTH WALL REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
AUG 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO BULK STORAGE.
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER WOK STATION, REAR BULK STORAGE.
SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR YARD REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
JUL 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE CABBAGE PRESS HAS UNSANITARY CRACKS IN THE WOODEN PISTON, REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART. THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE VERY DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN.
DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
JUL 22012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE CHICKEN SLICING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF DRIED UP AND FRESH CHICKEN ENCRUSTED ON THE CUTTING BLADES WITHIN THE OPEN HOPPER AREA. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL DISASSEMBLED AND SANITIZED OR REMOVED FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT.
THE KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN A DIRTY SPACE BETWEEN THE COOLER PREP TOP AND WORK TABLE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SPACE.
THE CABBAGE PRESS HAS UNSANITARY CRACKS IN THE WOODEN PISTON, REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART. THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE VERY DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
DEC 12011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 232011FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE, GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOOD IS STORED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF RESTAURANT WITH TRASH.CLUTTER, EMPTY SOILED BUCKET AND CONTAINERS, EMPTY BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ALL UTENSILS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS, RUSTY SHELVES, CARD BOARD COVERING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT PREP AREA COOKING LINE, INSIDE PREP COOLERS, COOLER DOORS AND TRACKS, COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, LARGE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND CREVICES, BROKEN FLOOR COVERINGS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. HOLES IN FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP CLEAN. DIRTY FLOORS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BUCKETS OF RAW AND COOKED FOOD KEPT ON FLOOR, BAGS OR GRAIN, SODA CANS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON REAR STOREAGE ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 172011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FIVE POUNDS OF SHRIMP SETTING ON COUNTER 71.8F, TEN POUNDS OF COOKED RICE ON PREP COUNTER 78.3F, TWENTY FOUR EGG ROLLS ON COUNTER 68.3 MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN H000063636 COURT DATE 03/31/ 2011 09:00AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF YHR CITATION.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN HOOOO63636 SEE ABOVE FOR MORE INFO.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TOPS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER OUT BACK IN THE YARD BOXES, WOOD , OLD EQUIPMENT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
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