HOM MALI.

Chicago Health Dept

417 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKI LINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITHA HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND THE FOODS COOKED IN AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED SUPHAKIT JEENSOPA ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

FEB 11

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

FEB 4

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SHELVING UNIT/WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER GASKET NEEDING REPAIRED, TAPED WITH GREY TAPE WITH RED WRITING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION DISPENSING INTO THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHES. CONTACT DISH MACHINE COMPANY TO HAVE SERVICED, DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL INSPECTED BY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 2594329 INSPECTION REPORT. CORRECT BY DATE OF 08/09/2024 VIOLATION # 47 4-501.11, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VIOLATION #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG USED AS LINER OF BOX IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR USAGE DURING FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE SINK AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WEST SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT RINSE SINK AND AT WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR, THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

AUG 31

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

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AUG 24

2023

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR HOT HOLDING RICE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

NOV 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND SLICED BELL PEPPERS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F LOCATED IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS FOR A TOTAL OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

APR 13

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE TAPE BEING USED ON PREP COOLERS TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AL

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 6

2021

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SUGAR & FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 11

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19

2020

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RICE, SOUP, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA OBSERVED BUCKETS AND STOOLS IN FRONT OF SINK AND BOXES ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEPT HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO INSECT BABY COCKROACH INSIDE SOUP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION HOWEVER OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND ON WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. ORKIN PEST CONTROL COMPANY LAST SERVICE DATED ON APRIL 24, 2020. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. (RICE, NOODLE, SOUPS ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 19

2019

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 95 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER STATES WASH SOLUTION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 12

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

NOV 30

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, BETWEEN DISH AND AREA AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RISING SINK DRAIN PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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