FEB 14
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1.
BEAT. 22/100
2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 14, 2024 · passed
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES STUCK IN THE HANDWASHING SIGN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK WHERE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, A CART WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE AND GRIME UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS AND PIPES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.
FEB 62024FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2024
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ENTRY, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING FOODS FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES STUCK IN THE HANDWASHING SIGN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK WHERE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, A CART WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE AND GRIME UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS AND PIPES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/12/2023, REPORT #2583753 #49: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JAN 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL DISHWASHING MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.
OCT 202023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MICROWAVE TO HAVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 122023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING SHOULD ONLY OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR UNDER COLD, POTABLE RUNNING WATER. (ITEMS MOVED TO REFRIDGERATION).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON TOP OF WHITE MACHINERY NEAR THREE-COMP SINK, ON TABLE WITH LARGE RICE COOKER, UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN FRONT DRINK AREA IN CORNER NEXT TO COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MICROWAVE TO HAVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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FEB 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
JAN 302023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 DEAD MICE AND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN CORNER AREAS OF THE UTILITY ROOM UNDER SHELVES BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ON THE LEDGE GOING INTO THE BASEMENT FROM THE KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE (TOP AND BOTTOM) OF THE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
MAY 122022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER LADIES ROOM WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMP 86.2 DEGREES, FOUND INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT TEMP 68 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND SELF SERVICE CONDIMENT BAR WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION. NO SNEEZE GUARD OR COVER OVER FOOD. ALL ITEMS OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED MANAGER PROVIDED COVERS FOR EACH CONDIMENT
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE CHLORINE IN DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS OT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2493184 MARCH 22, 2021 INSP #216. #45 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAR 222021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE MALES EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. HOT WATER WAS ONLY REACHING 56F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND AROUND THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
JUN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND 130 LBS OF VARIOUS MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.6F - 53.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS MEATS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. DISCARDED RAW SHRIMP, CRAB STICKS, FISH BALLS, LAMB, MEATBALLS AND TRIPE. VALUE $1200.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THAT THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED, SOLD OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORING COLD FOODS AT 48.0F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING THE MEATS DISCARDED AS DISCUSSED IN VIOLATION #22 WAS AT AN IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADJUST UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 152018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP, FLOORS AT COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (12LBS FISH FILLET AT 55.6F, 7LBS BEEF TRIPE 49.1F, 4LBS LAMB AT 52.9F, 4LBS OCTOPUS AT 48.7F, 6LBS BEEF TENDONS AT 47.4F )AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT OF PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS HELD AT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 43LBS AND VALUE $131.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL BY MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.
NOV 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED (LARGE SOUP POTS, FRYERS, WOK STATION).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (LARGE SOUP POTS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
FEB 112016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 11
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS AND THE FLOOR MIXER; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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