HONG KONG BUFFET CORPORATION.
6249 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 30 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 142017FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. NOTED A BAG OF RICE BEING GNAWED INTO AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE ON TOP OF RICE BAG. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 40 LBS OF PRODUCT $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER (HOT AND COLD):CHICKEN 127.2F, EGG FOU YOUNG 131.4F, TACOS 118.4F, COLE SLAW 47.7F, ASSORTED SUSHI (54.3F/47.2F/52.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CONTAINER BY THE DISH WASHING AREA ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR NETS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 42017FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET TABLE AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT (HOT AND COLD)TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56.1F,MEAT BALLS 123.8F, PORK 134.6F, TACOS 112.6F, PIZZA 94.5F, EGG ROLLS (PORK)101.7F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 105.6F, EGG FOO YOUNG 101.7F, CHICKEN 130.8F, COLESLAW 50.9F, MIXED VEGETABLES 48.9F, BROCCOLI 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS (2 DOOR) AND RAILS WITH HEAVY FOOD ACCUMULATION,DIRT AND DEBRIS....ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 132016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CABINETS UNDER ALL BUFFET UNITS WITH DEAD COCKRAOCHES. ALL AREAS UNDER BUFFET UNITS MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
OBSERVED FLOORS INFRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WOMENS WASHROOM CEILING VENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CLUTTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND FRONT REGISTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA.
NOV 42015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
Excess debris and clutter in rear kitchen storage area, shall be removed.
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JUN 42015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving, lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint in women's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed., damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
JAN 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area by pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUN 122014FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 48.9F.A LABEL WAS WITH FOOD PRODUCT WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED:6-11-14. PRE-COOKED MADE/FILLED TACOS AT TEMP OF 48.7F,COOKED MEAT WITH OTHER MIXED FOOD AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F; SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 72.5F TO 73.8,ALL PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 40, VALUE $100.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED ONE OF THE COOK ON THE COOKING LINE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, COOKING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER.OBSERVED THE COOK OPENED THE GARBAGE CONTAINER TO DISCARD GARBAGE,THAN OPENED THE REACH-IN COOLER AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED COOKED PASTA,AND PREPARED VEGETABLES.NO HAND WASHING, NO FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER/ OWNER ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION,0PPM; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POT AND PANS WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,0PPM.NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON PREMISES FEW GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.TECHNICIAN CALLED AT 12:00PM,REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 12:15,PROBLEM RESOLVED AT 12:45PM,SANITIZER LINE WITH HOLE.PRESENTLY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED,100PPM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.POLLEN(WHITE FLOWERS) IN SOME PART OF THE KITCHEN, ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES,ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENT,SCREEN PROVIDED AT THE SCREEN DOOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ELEMENT OUT. INSTRUCTED SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,ALSO SCREEN MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH.TWO FLIES ON PREMISES,OBSERVED WORK STATION HAVING FLY SWAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-14, REPORT #1345815 #34- MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #38- MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR #41- MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DE-CLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,MUST SCRAPE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD,FILTERS,FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES,AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STAFF TOILET BOWL WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS,ALSO URINE ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WASHROOM
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN AND SUSHI AREA.
JAN 282014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOLDING STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRI.
MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA IN A BOX SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE STICKY SODA RESIDUE FROM PIPES AND RACKS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUNF THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND COVING AT THE WALL CORNER CLOSEST TO THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. ALSO DO SAME AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER COLD WATER PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE PESPI UPRIGHT 1DR DESSERT REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER TAKING CARE OF THE BUFFET TABLE HOLDING AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 62013FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-30-13, REPORT #1321637: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. FIVE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES, INSIDE THE CABINETS. FOUR INSIDE THE DOOR HINGES OF COOLER AND THREE ROACHES BEHIND THE SAME COOLER. ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. ONE CRAWLING ALONG PAN STORAGE SHELF. TWO IN DOOR HINGE UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. NUMEROUS ADULT AND BABY ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE METAL/PREP COUNTER OF WOKS AND BEHIND OPENED METAL WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOO NUMEROUS AND ACTIVE TO COUNT. ALSO UNDERNEATH AND IN THE HINGES OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM METAL PREP COUNTERS, IN FRONT OF WOKS. ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (ONIONS AND CHOPPED LETTUCE). MUST STORE RAW MEATS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
OBSERVED PALLETS WITH UNEVEN SURFACE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE OR REFINISH RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING KNOBS, HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS, EXTREMELY DIRTY. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX, CORDS, PIPES,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. CLEAN ALL COOLER/FREEZER DOOR HINGES AND GASKETS. CLEAN AND REMOVE LITTER/DEBRIS FROM INSIDE BUFFET CABINETS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING UNDER COOKING LINE AND IN BUFFET CABINETS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING ALONG WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION AND UNDER DINING TABLES/BOOTHS.
REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NEED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN AND DINING AREA), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS.
REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE. VERIFY LIGHTS ABOVE BUFFET FOODS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT.
REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NEED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE), ALL ICE MACHINES AND HOT WATER URN.
MUST REMOVE TOOLS, PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA,STORE THEM AT NON FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR STORE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR IT.
JAN 302013FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PORK CHOP AT TEMP OF 99.8F; BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 102.2F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 114.5F; VEGGIE EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 110.8F; CHICKEN NUGGETS AT TEMP OF 105.5F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE(BUFFET AREA).HOT WATER FOR THE UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 165.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOUND CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 50F; CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT BUFFET.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE 80.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER) OBSERVED DRY FOOD NOT COVERED.EACH DRY FOOD WAS STORED INDIVIDUALLY INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, HOWEVER WE OBSERVED DEAD SPIDER,UNKNOWN DEAD INSECT,PIECES OF BROWN BAG,PIECE OF CARDBOARD AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE / MIXED WITH FLOUR,SUGAR ,STARCH ETC. OBSERVED FOOD STACKED(GARLIC BREAD) ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION /COVERS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. FOUND A BUCKET FULL OF RICE NOODLE STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM(FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE) WITH NO LID. FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT COVERS AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL DRY CONTAINERS MENTIONED.NEED TO REMOVE DIRTY FOAM CUPS USED TO PICKUP DRY FOOD, MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
WE OBSERVED(MANAGER, EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) 15 LIVE ROACHES(BABY AND ADULTS) IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,SEAL ALL CRACKERS AND CREVICES,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOUND TWO CANS HALF USED OF PESTICIDES FOR ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SALAD BUFFET, AT SAME AREA FOUND 7 AVOCADO STORED INSIDE UNCOVERED CONTAINER. FOUND ANOTHER CAN OF PESTICIDE FOR ROACHES UNDER THE SUSHI COLD UNIT, IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTICIDE CANS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
LABEL DRY FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED KNOBS,HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS,EXTREMELY DIRTY.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX,CORDS,PIPE,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES,AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR.NEED TO SEAL FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK,CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER, SOUTH-WEST AREA.
REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
RELINE LIGHT SHIED ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA,MUST REMOVE TOOLS,PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THAT AREA.
OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.
JUN 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS BY THE FAUCET OF HE TAYLOR MACHINE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT AND WITH DUST BUILD UP ON THE SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE,AND COFFEE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE TAYLOR MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #664347 DATED 1/23/12. #30- MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER,BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,CORN STARCH,ETC. THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER AND ALL THE TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#35-STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES,INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41-CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINET BELOW THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET ISLAND. THE INSIDE AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI CASE(NO FOODS INSIDE AT THIS TIME),INSIDE AND TOP OF THE THE CABINET OF THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE SUSHI CASE, INTERIOR LID OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND ALL THE DOOR AND HANDLES OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
JAN 232012PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER PREP, COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE, ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, SOAP HOLDER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN STARCH,ETC, THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER,AND ALL TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUS CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR,INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR,AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ALONG THE WINDOW BY THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING BOOTH AND WINDOW SILLS WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS,ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
JUL 192011FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE SHISHI AREA (THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS, PER MANAGER HASN'T BEEN USING THAT AREA),OVER 4 TOTAL AND A FRUIT FLIES OVER 4 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MAY 112011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #472146 DATED 12/08/10.#30 FOUND SOME FOOD IN COOLERS, FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY DATED, LABELED, MUST DATE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING, STORAGE SHELVING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT RUST SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS, PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST, PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING, DOOR TRACKS OF COOLER,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES). NON FOOD SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. STORAGE BINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.#34- FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN,HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, PRIVATE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#35- WALLS, CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING, WALLS, CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. WALLS /CEILING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT, RUST IN THE BATHROOMS,REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REPAIR.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS, AND BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. .
MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPT SINK.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB BY THE BUFFET TABLE TO SHATTERED PROOFED BULB.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
LEAKING IN ONE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE HOT AND COLD HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated, labeled, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
Cooler shelving, storage shelving that had peeling paint rust shall be repair/replaced.Walk in cooler shelving racks, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of cooler, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment that had excess grease build up need detailed cleaning throughout premises.Storage bins need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in kitchen prep areas not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas, bathrooms, and private room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas need detailed cleaning.Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, rust in rear, front storage areas, and bathrooms shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
APR 162010FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SCOOPS WITH OVER 1/4" DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SUGAR AND FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. NOTED CRAB LIKE SUBSTANCE IN SUGAR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN FLOUR IN SAME AREA. NOTED IN PREP COOLER PREP BOWLS PLACED ON TOP OF UNPROTECTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NOTED DEBRIS IN OPEN CAN BY WOK STATION. NOTED FREEZER FROST ON UNCOVERED PREPARED DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UTENSILS, COVER ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON CROSS CONTAMINATION. THE FOODS WERE DISPOSED AND DENATURED AS FOLLOWS: NOODLES, SUGAR, FLOUR, DUMPLINGS, SAUCE, WONTON. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, VALUE $400. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION 57991-15
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. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AND 1 BABY ROACH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION # 57991-15.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #88212 DATED 1.11.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: # 33 ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. ALL UNTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. (ALL CREVICES). INCLUDED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. # 38 EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS BUILD UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PREP AREA. CITATION #57992-16
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INCLUDING TOILET COVER AND LIGHT SWITCH.
JAN 112010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean nedd detailed cleaning(crevices).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under cooking equipment, storage shelving, under dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.damaged/broken light shields in prep area shall be replaced.light shields in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in storage room shall be removed.
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