SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HARMONY RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

6525 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 13 of 33 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
33
16 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
182
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER TABLES STORED IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED. (PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED/SANITIZED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GRAY REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREA (BACK REAR CORNER) WITH BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD RESIUDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES.

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA WITH ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON WALL OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM OVER TEA PREP AREA TO BE COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AREA, AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF THE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON WALL OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM OVER TEA PREP AREA TO BE COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1" OPENINGS IN WNDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT 16 MESH SREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLER FAN GUARDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ALONG CEILINGS, WALLS, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PET HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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JUN 23
2023
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DSIH WASHING AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE WOK, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAPER GOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1" OPENINGS IN WNDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT 16 MESH SREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLER FAN GUARDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ALONG CEILINGS, WALLS, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PET HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR, AND WALLS , CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN DISHES IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A2&B)THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS ON TABLE AT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 67.0F, LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF EGGROLL MIXTURE AT 63.0F, AND DOZEN EGGS AT 64.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRWELL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. OVER 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED FLYING IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

FOOD STORAGE (BAG OF ONIONS) ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CONTAINER OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 28
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA: SHRIMP 50.9F, WHITE TUNA FISH 50.1F, TUNA 50.4F, CRAB 49.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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

REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 25
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 24
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

see 59

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, RICE COOKER, INTERIOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, STEAM TABLE, INBETWEEN WALLS WOK STATION AND STOVE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS REMAIN ON TOP OF WALLS SURROUNDING WOK STATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON SITE. 1 LARGE PREGNANT ROACH WITH EGG SAC ATTACHED, 2 LIVE BABY ROACHES IN LARGE RICE BINS, LARGE ROACH IN RICE COOKER, ROACH EGG SACS NOTED UNDERNEATH ALUMINUM LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

see 59

OCT 22
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE 59

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, CABBAGE SLICER, RICE COOKER, INTERIOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, INBETWEEN WALLS WOK STATION AND STOVE, PREP TABLES, INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INBETWEEN PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 10/17/19 REPORT 2316043 NOT CORRECTED: LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY REMAINS. 10 LIVE ROACHES (MULTI GENERATIONAL; BABY ROACHES, LARGE AND 2 PREGNANT ADULT ROACHES WITH EGG SAC ATTACHED) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA FLOOR, BASEMENT FLOOR, ON STORAGE BOX IN HALLWAY, ON WALL NEXT TO WOK STATION. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN WAREWASHING AREA, ON WALLS UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE AND IN BASEMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, LIVE AND DEAD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

see 59

OCT 17
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

see 59

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABBAGE SLICER, RICE COOKER, INTERIOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, INBETWEEN WALLS WOK STATION AND STOVE, INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INBETWEEN PREP TABLES, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10/10/19 REPORT 2315720 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING (MULTI GENERATIONAL, SMALL AND LARGE ADULT) UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND INBETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE. DEAD ROACHES ALSO NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. - 43 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. - 45 INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES. - 53 HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES- CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE 59

OCT 10
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND ON WALL INBETWEEN WOK STATION AND UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, INBETWEEN WALLS AND WOK STATION, INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INBETWEEN PREP TABLES, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/29/19 REPORT 2285942 NOT CORRECTED. 10 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS INCLUDING HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 37 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH COMMON NAME. 41 WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. - 43 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. - 45 SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (TAKE OUT CONTAINERS, CHOPSTICKS, ETC)IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, DRY LOCATION WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR OTHER CONTAMINATION. - 49 EXTERIOR SURFACES ON DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES. - 53 HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES- 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. - CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INCLUDING HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS (SUSHI). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (TAKE OUT CONTAINERS, CHOPSTICKS, ETC)IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, DRY LOCATION WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SURFACES ON DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRAFITTI IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

MAY 10
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD PITTED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS. CLEAN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WALLS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO DUST/CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN /REPAINT CEILING /WALLS IN PREP KITCHEN AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 3
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 A.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/17 REPORT 1995694 NOT CORRECTED: 30 COOKED FOOD IN ALL COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. 32 EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE WITH WORN AND RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. 35 WALL UNDER URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, ROTTING SURFACE. INSTDNTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 A.

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

COOKED FOOD IN ALL COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE WITH WORN AND RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

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

WALL UNDER URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, ROTTING SURFACE. INSTDNTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS.

SEP 29
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MAY NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN TABLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKET NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI BAR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING ABOVE HOOD VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BASEMENT HANDSINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, FOUND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP, AND FOUND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OPEN WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED AND OVERFLOWING. FOUND GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP, SIDES AND GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ATALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-22-16 REPORT #1454352 INSP#218 #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35 WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #36 LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #37 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MAY NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN TABLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKET NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI BAR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING ABOVE HOOD VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD APPROVED STORAGE BAGS IE.ZIPLOCK BAGGIES ETC. FOOD IS NOT TO BE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE THREE TIER CART NEXT TO TEA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED REAR WALL OF KITCHEN NOT CLEAN(DUSTY),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER REAR WAIT STATION IN TEA ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE HOOD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED 4 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

JUN 11
2014
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND SEASONINGS BY THE COOKING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENTS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND OPENED LARGE CANS OF PRODUCT BEING STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE PRODUCT HAS BEEN OPEN TO STORE REMAINDER OF IT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL IT.

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

FOUND NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND RUST ON THE LEGS AND SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS)AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/FOOD/GREASE, ETC. STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. PREP TABLES AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS (WOMEN'S ROOM VENTS HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF SOMETHING ON IT) NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ORGANIZE ALL OTHER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ALL COOLERS, ALL COOLER HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME

APR 11
2013
FAILED
5 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

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON BOTH LEDGES ON SIDES OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ALSO ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1 INCH HOLE NOTED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/15/12 (1227377) NOT CORRECTED: 31- ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANTIZED CONAINER OR AREA WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED INBETWEEN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES WHERE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. 32-NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP LINE, DEEP CUTS, AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. 34- FLOORS BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE GREASE DRIP MARKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA, APPEAR TO BE USING GRAVEL, ETC TO CONTAIN GREASE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN SAME AREA. 36- LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING ENDCAPS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS WHERE NEEDED. 38- SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 41- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT (OLD FANS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP). CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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

ALL INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ALL COOLERS, ALL COOLER HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

JUN 15
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER OR AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP LINE, DEEP CUTS, AND DISCOLORED. DOORS IN AND OUT OF KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DRIP MARKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

SPLASH GAURD NEEDED AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT.

JUN 2
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

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

EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DISHMACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SODA DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY ROUTED INTO SINK. INSTD TO ROUTE PROPERLY TO DRAIN LINE

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP, INCLUDING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, TOPS, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES AND STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, FRYERS, STEAMTABLE, INBETWEEN ALL TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, RICE COOKERS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT THRU-OUT. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS

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

FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR SOUTH SIDE OF HOOD AND WALL AT SAME AREA FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, APPEARS TO BE LEAK FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, REPAIR ANY LEAK AND PAINT WALLS. WALLS SURROUNDING DISHMACHINE, LEADING TO BASEMENT, AND ALSO WALL BY MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF HOOD. PROVIDE SAME.

MAY 24
2011
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STAIRWELL LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ALSO ALONG WALLBASE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DISHMACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SODA DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY ROUTED INTO SINK. INSTD TO ROUTE PROPERLY TO DRAIN LINE.

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP, INCLUDING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, TOPS, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES AND STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, FRYERS, STEAMTABLE, INBETWEEN ALL TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, RICE COOKERS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT THRU-OUT. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR SOUTH SIDE OF HOOD AND WALL AT SAME AREA FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, APPEARS TO BE LEAK FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, REPAIR ANY LEAK AND PAINT WALLS. WALLS SURROUNDING DISHMACHINE, LEADING TO BASEMENT, AND ALSO WALL BY MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF HOOD. PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 23
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER CONTAINERS.

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

STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE BEHING HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SURROUNDING WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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