SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOE TOY CHOP SUEY.

BEAT. 18/100

8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 27, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 14 of 26 inspections. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 14 failed
VIOLATIONS
204
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, STRAINERS IN 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-C0MPARMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (115.6F) ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, 7 DOZEN EGGS (68.3F), DICED CHICKEN (51.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MUTIL-USE CONTAINERS STACKED AND STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISILS BEFORE STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 6-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 17
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 15
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,ON PIPE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON CINDER BLOCKS AT WINDOW IN OFFICE AND FLOOR BEHIND COUCH,UNDER A SHELVING UNIT IN ADJACENT ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM STILL IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM IN SAME AREA,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON LEGS AND FEET OF STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA,LOWER CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.

FEB 9
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 75 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES ,ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER MOTOR AND UNDER WALK IN FREEZER MOTOR,ON FLOOR AT PREP TABLE,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,ON PIPES AT WOK STATION,ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON TOP OF LID ON A CONTAINER IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS,LOBBY AREA ON FLOOR NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND CHAIRS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 6
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES AND FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND ON SHELF BEHIND THEM,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF UNUSED SAW MACHINE,ON TOP OF LARGE SOAP CONTAINER ON SHELF AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS AT MOTOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON WOOD 2X4 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/6/23.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 27
2023
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY SEVERAL MALE EMPLOYEES HANDLING MOPS AND BROOMS AND THEN HANDLING FOODS AND WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH (COOKED BREADED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEEF,DICED CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC)STORED INSIDE SEVERAL LARGE BOXES AND PANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED FROM WHEN PREPARED AND TO HOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF YOUR COOLERS.APPX.150 LBS. $1,000(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING ADJACENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF TRASH BOXES,INSIDE OF WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF ONIONS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES,CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON AND INSIDE OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,WIND IS CONTINOUSLY BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 25
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CONTINUED MICE ACTIVITY (100+ RODENT DROPPINGS) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE FACILITY FOLLOWING TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WINDOW/WALL STILL MISSING IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER STILL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

OCT 4
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF EGGS, EGG ROLLS, & CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 51F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. 100LBS AND $600 WORTH OF TCS FOOD DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SHRIMPS AND CHICKEN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY #7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WALL AND WINDOW AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE MISSING AND SIDE WINDOW ALSO MISSING (PREMISES IS NOT RODENT PROOF). MUST REPAIR/INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ACTIVITY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED TWO LIVE MICE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NESTING MATERIAL IN A HOLE IN THE SURROUNDING WALL. ALSO NOTED 350+ RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AN UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE MEAT GRINDER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES AND BOXES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE REACH IN COOLER, 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OFFICE THROUGHOUT PAPERS AND ON DESK, 75 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OVER 100+ DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT FIXTURE(BRUNT OUT LIGHT BULBS).

JUL 2
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION HOSE RUNNING FROM MULTI DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO A BUCKET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOSE SHOULD BE RUNNING TO A DRAIN PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY WITH APROX 10-12 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED AT APROX 75-100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND MULTI DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE STOVE AREA AND INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM WALLS, REMOVE SODA CRATES FROM DRY STORAGE, PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ALLOW HIGHER ELEVATION TO CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN BEING ABLE TO KEEP CLEAN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STYROFOAM BEING USED AS A LINING IN THE WINDOWS OF THE FRONT OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT NESTING AND HARBOING OF PEST AND INSECTS IN THE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28
2021
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED PEST ACTIVITY, INSECTS, AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES. 250 MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNIT, BEHIND THE OFFICE DOOR, ON TOP OF UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BOTTLE BEVERAGES AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, IN THE FRYER COMPARTMENTS, ON SHELVES, IN CABINETS, ON WINDOW LEDGES,ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 6 LIVE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AMD 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE REAR TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

JUN 24
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESIBLE NOR IN USE. THE HAND SINK IS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARBOARD, TAPE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: FRIED CHICKEN 86.0F, EGGROLLS 77.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND LIVE RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE MICE GOING IN AND OUT OF A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY WITH OVER 550 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED UNDER SHELF WHERE FLOUR IS STORED, ON TOP OF FLOUR CONTAINER, IN OFFICE NEAR THE DESK, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, IN THE FRYER COMPARTMENTS, ON SHELVES, IN CABINETS, ON WINDOW LEDGES,ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE IN THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT FROM THE REAR WHERE SODA, SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AMD 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR ON TOP OF PAPER SUGAR BAGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FACUET AND KNOB HANDLES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #10 (OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA) #16 (OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS)#41 (OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED) #49 (OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/STORAGE AREAS) #55 (OBSERVED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SEVERAL SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WASHROOM. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT, AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2385336 DATED ON 7/24/2020. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 4-DOOR COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ENGLISH.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

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

OBSERVED OPEN/COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SEVERAL SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WASHROOM. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, DRY STORAGE AREAS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SHELF CABINETS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND BEHIND FURNACE AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE TWO-DOOR CABINET IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUL 9
2020
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND-SINK IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 4-DOOR COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ENGLISH WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

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

OBSERVED OPEN/COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SEVERAL SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WASHROOM. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, DRY STORAGE AREAS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SHELF CABINETS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND BEHIND FURNACE AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE TWO-DOOR CABINET IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUN 11
2020
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND-SINK IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS 72F, CHICKEN BREAST 55F, CRAB RANGOON MIX 52F, STEAK 48F, AND SHRIMP 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 60F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 4-DOOR COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ENGLISH.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED UNDER SHELF WHERE FLOUR IS STORED, UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SEVERAL SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WASHROOM. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, DRY STORAGE AREAS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SHELF CABINETS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND BEHIND FURNACE AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

OCT 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED SOME SUPPLIES MISSING FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FACE MASKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BOTTOMS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, WALLS, CEILINGS, REFRIGERATOR DOOR GASKETS AND PREP TABLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND MISSING WALL TILES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, DRY STORAGE AREAS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SHLEF CABINETS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALE) WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 9
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED SOME SUPPLIES MISSING FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FACE MASKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE LOWER SHELF CABINETS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BOTTOMS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, WALLS, CEILINGS, REFRIGERATOR DOOR GASKETS AND PREP TABLES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (90.3F) , FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK (90.0F) AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (88F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHES AT LEAST 110F AND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS REACHES AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND MISSING WALL TILES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, DRY STORAGE AREAS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SHLEF CABINETS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALE) WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HANDIN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE OUTER REAR DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND OTHER SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.

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

4-202.15 THE CAN OPENER AND ITS SLEEVE HOLDER IS UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE AT THE PREP TABLE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BOTTOMS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION FOUND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE OF WASHROOM, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGAE AREAS AND CLOSETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED VARIOUS WALLS AND CEILING AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO ORGAINIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND PREP COUNTERS AND SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOK STATION.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE CASES OF SOY SAUCE STORED. OBSERVED DIRT ON SOME LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN BOTH TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED.

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

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM ON THE STORAGE AREA SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL TO COVER PIPES. (WALL OPENED FOR PLUMBING REPAIRS)

JAN 10
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF AND 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 56.8F, 57.4F AND 53.9F. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW OR AT 140F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISGARDED BY MANAGER AT A VALUE OF $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND TWO OF THREE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES INOPERABLE. FOUND TWO OF THREE WASHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY INOPERABLE. TOILETS WERE LEAKING AND WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT SINKS DUE TO FREEZING AND BUSTED PIPES FROM THE PREVIOUS COLD WEATHER. A PLUMBER IS SCHEDULED TO FINISH REPAIRING PLUMBING ISSUES ON JANUARY 11, 2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND PREP COUNTERS AND SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOK STATION.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE CASES OF SOY SAUCE STORED. OBSERVED DIRT ON SOME LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN BOTH TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED.

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

FOUND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THIS SINK.

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

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

MUST DETAI CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COLD REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

SEP 16
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSEREVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

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

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

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

NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE BACK WALL WHERE POPS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN.

MAR 23
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583737 DATE 10-30-15. (36)MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (38)MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A MOP SINK FOR CLEANING AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

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

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

NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE BACK WALL WHERE POPS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

OCT 30
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCULIMATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA

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