HON KEE REST INC.

Chicago Health Dept

1064 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON PIPING UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE CLEANED, FOOD AND DEBRIS REMOVED: UNDER WOK AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE GAS STOVE PREP AREA AND COOKER ROOM. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE GAS STOVE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOODEN WALL NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, MUST PAINT/SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND GREASE ON TILES IN THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

SEP 7

2017

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE LOGS AS AN APPROVED METHOD FOR TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL BY THE CDPH. HACCP PLAN ON SITE APPROVAL DATED 5-30-09 BY SUPERVISOR T. PHAM. BBQ PORK AT 77.5 AND 77.2F, DUCK AT 90F, CHICKEN AT 79F. ALL HELD IN WINDOW DISPLAY UNIT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS OF 15 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. COLD WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OR PREPARATION. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPPING FOOD, PEELING VEGETABLE, AT A DINING ROOM TABLE WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. ALSO OBSERVED IN VARIOUS COOLERS RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED FRESH VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREAS, ALL FOODS PROPERLY STORED IN ALL COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOORS (TWO) FOUND NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. OBSERVED EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH A 1 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE MESH SCREEN. EXIT SIDE DOOR TO THE STREET OBSERVED WITH A 1-1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND REPLACE/SEAL MESH SCREEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM INSIDE THE WOK LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND DUST ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE CLEANED, FOOD AND DEBRIS REMOVED: UNDER WOK AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE GAS STOVE PREP AREA AND COOKER ROOM. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE GAS STOVE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AT THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN WALL NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, MUST PAINT/SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND GREASE ON TILES IN THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE REAR RICE COOKER AND EGG STORAGE COOLER. ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. IN THE OVEN/COOKER ROOM. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SEP 28

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 19

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609462 DATED 1/07/16. #32-FOUND A COUPLE OF FOOD STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG. RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. #33- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL BOX AND CONTAINERS WITH FOOD INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR, MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WOODEN SHELVE BESIDE THE WOK STATION (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FROZEN BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON AN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 7

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL. ALL CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE LABEL AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A COUPLE OF FOOD STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG. RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL BOX AND CONTAINERS WITH FOOD INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR, MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE WOODEN SHELVE IN THE REAR DISHWAHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 15

2015

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED BBQ PORK AT 68.8F AND A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN FEET AT 68.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND A CONTAINER WITH A PIG HEAD AND PORK MEAT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 98.8F. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40F OR LOWER OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE WATER LINE AND INNER COMPONENTS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF MACHINE AND BURNED REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND TO USE BAGGED ICE IN THE RESTAURANT UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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 APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS ON A DRY STORAGE RACK LOCATED NEXT TO THE NOODLE ROLLER IN REAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. ALL EXIT DOORS LEADING TO OUTSIDE WERE PROPERLY SEALED AT TIME OF INPSECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE THE HOODVENT ABOVE THE LARGE SOUP KETTLES TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RE-ATTACH TRIM THAT IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM OR REMOVE TRIM AND APPLY NEW BASEBOARD/TRIM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 HOLES IN THE WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

FEB 27

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEN POUNDS OF COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 59.3F TO 60.8F; A POT OF FISH STOCK AT TEMP OF 118F.FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP ONE BURNER WHICH WAS OFF.NO TEMPERATURE HOLIDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THESE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 15,VALUE $21. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED INCLUDED READY TO EAT FOOD. PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 40 DROPPINGS) IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BY THE HOT WATER TANK AT SAME LOCATION. UNDER THE COOLER AND ON TOP SHELVES IN KITCHEN.UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE OF THE RICE NOODLE MACHINE, ON TOP AND UNDER SHELVES AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIFE STORED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS, DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON WOOD AND METAL POLES WERE COOKED ANIMAL ARE HANGED AFTER COOKED. SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR DUST AND DEBRIS.PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND STOCK ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAY 2

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

EGG REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.1 F. FOUND EGGS INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND EGGS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLER AT BETWEEN 49.2 F AND 52.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE EGGS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED- 75 DOZEN EGGS, VALUED AT $17.50.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER/LIQUID ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA BY PIG SMOKE ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

EGG REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAY 23

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN PIG SMOKE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN ALL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JAN 17

2012

PASS 1 violation

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. SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/09/12

JAN 9

2012

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT COOLERS: COOKED RICE NOODLE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP F 47.8F; FRESH EGGS(40 EACH)STORED INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F TO 55F; COOKED SLICED PORK INTESTINES PLAIN AND MIXED WITH VEGETABLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AT TEMP OF 44.5F,46F,46.5F AND 51F;NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40, VALUE 158.ALL COOLERS IN QUESTIONS WERE WITHIN PROPER TEMPERATURE(40F AND BELOW). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000076630-15

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARD WITH A DIRTY CLOTH,THAT WAS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE,LIKE CLEAN UNWASHED HAND, WIPING PREP TABLE, PICKED-UP POTS ETC,THAN AT THE SAME CUTTING BOARD SHE WAS CUTTING COOKED VEGETABLE A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.THE SAME CUTTING BOARD WAS USED TO CUT OTHER FOOD(UNCOOKED AND NOT READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.)CUTTING BOARD WAS REMOVED: WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO MINIMIZE CROSS CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000076631-16

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. WE THE MANAGER AND I OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DOOR THAT CONNECTS REAR PREP AND MIDDLE PREP AREA,ALSO 3 LARGE BUCKETS WITH SOAP,SANITIZE SOLUTION IN IT,POTS AND COLANDER IN FRONT OF IT,NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT EXPOSED SINK IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING EXPOSED HAND WASHING DIRTY WIPING LINENS,AND RINSING BOWLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER/OWNER EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE UPON MY REQUEST,BUCKETS REMOVED AND DOOR PRESENTLY CLOSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000076630-15

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:SIDE DOOR MUST NOT RODENT PROOFED(1/2 INCH OF GAP).SEAL HOLE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, NORTH WALL. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN DISH ROOM, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE(APPROX 20 OR MORE).ALSO MICE DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE RICE NOODLE MAKER AND IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO DRY FOOD(6 MICE DROPPINGS),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000076631-16

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 UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND CORNERS(DEBRIS BUILD-UP).ALSO UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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. NEED TO PAINT WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE FROM COOKING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM(BUILD-UP OF GREASE).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN LINENS TO WIPE PREP TABLES.KEEP A SMALL BUCKET FULL OF WATER AND SANITIZE SOLUTION AND A CLEAN CLOTH IN EACH WORK STATIONS.

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