Chicago
51
YOUR CALL

Ho Fat Lee Chinese Kitchen, I Nc.

1114 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
19 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-20
Pass Rate
70%
4 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-20
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2024, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587991 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE PREMISES HAVE A LOG BOOK WITH ONLY 1 INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE LOG BO...

2024-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE PREMISES HAVE A LOG BOOK WITH ONLY 1 INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS THE TOP FROM THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-02-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK TO BE INACESSIBLE WITH GRAY BUS TUB STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ARE UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

2019-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR UTENSILS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER BRUSH OFF FOOD DEBRIS WITH DAWN DISH WASHING LIQUID AND STEEL SCOURING PAD, RINSE IN SAME SINK AND THEN PLACED ON RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DAY FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TABLES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-01-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS MISSING A LID AND THE MIDDLE LID DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DUMPSTERS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING LID FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATIO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

2017-01-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT PREP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-27 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-01-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS TO BE STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND AND DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-05-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING. OBSERVED 2 PACKAGES OF FROZEN CRAB MEAT STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD IN THE COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. FROZEN PACKAGES WERE PLAC...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THAT IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR THE ANTS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-12-17 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN 2- LARGE BOWLS SITTING ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS: RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 45.3F,POOLED EGGS 46.7F, BEEF AT 45.6F AND SHRIMP AT 67.1F TO 68.7F. ALL FOOD ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE BY SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHILE MULTI TASKING, ONE PERSON WIPING HIS NOSE WITH HAND AND THEN WIPED NOSE WITH HIS APRON AND TOUCHING HIS FACE WHILE PREPPING/CUTTING RAW CHICKEN AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATION.A...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUTTING WATER INTO THE RICE COOKER FROM A HOSE ATTACHED AT THE MOPSINK TO WASH IT OUT TO COOK MORE RICE WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL OTHER FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE'S JUST RINSING OUT PANS ,BOWLS AND OTHE...

serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP COUNTERS AND TABLE BEING USED TO WIPE DOWN THE COUNTER ,PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS.WIPING THERE HANDS AND DRYING MULTIUSE UTENSILS . MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS. (CRITICA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LEFT OVER FOOD ITEM. #10 CAN ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE, BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS NEEDS THE PRODUCTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

2014-06-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LEFT OVER FOOD ITEM. #10 CAN ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE, BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS NEEDS THE PRODUCTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO REMOVE CARDBOAD FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-04-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LEFT OVER FOOD ITEM. #10 CAN ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE, BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS NEEDS THE PRODUCTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO REMOVE CARDBOAD FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-11-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Facility Condition

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA

2013-03-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, PREP TABLE STORING RICE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE CLUTTERED; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2012-04-16 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

The cleavers are kept in a dirty space between the prep tables, clean and sanitize the cleavers and knife storage area.

minor Sanitation

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

The shelving above and under the rice cookers is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the shelving. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

The ice machine door is stained on the outside, clean the door. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

2011-12-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN REAR SPLASH GUARD BEHIND COOKING WOKS AND CLEAN BOTTO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JULY, 2011 WAS CORRECTED. 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 c...

2011-07-12 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE MISSING TOILET COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR BACK OF TOILET.

2011-07-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE MISSING TOILET COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR BACK OF TOILET.

2011-01-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JULY 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM.

2010-07-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. THE SPACE WHERE THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED BY THE P...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the cooler interiors until it is clean and sanitary.

100
Central/west Center
100
Rick'S Cafe
64
Hound Dog'S Burger & Fusion Asian
71
Joe Will'S Chicken and Fish
24
Ruby'S Restaurant

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