HONG KONG RESTAURANT.
2757 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 222023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING SO AS SHELVES TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING EXPIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/7/22 REPORT 2568149 NOT CORRECTED 37 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 47: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. 47: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS. 47: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. 49 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDE AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS. 53 : MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. 54 : MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS. 55 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET. 55 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. 55 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 57: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
DEC 72022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDE AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET.
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302022FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVEN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON LEDGE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER POP STORAGE SHLEVES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDE AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN (BOXES,ETC)
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11: WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALL BEHIND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED AND WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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MAR 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 47.0F, SHRIMP 47.1F, BEEF 47.2F, EGGS 47.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
EXTERIOR SIDES OF WOK STATION AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALL BEHIND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED AND WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABE.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
JUL 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKED COOKED CHICKEN, EGGROLLS PRE COOKED ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT 41*F OR BELOW, SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK.
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD (ie. RICE, FLOUR, etc.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP/WORK TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE SIDE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL ALSO BEHIND MICROWAVE. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE FREEZER.
MAR 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.
UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.
MAR 92018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
UNCLEAN KNIVES AND MEAT CLEAVERS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO HAVE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AND CLEAVERS IN RACK.
HOLE/CRACK NOTED IN CEMENT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO IN FLOOR LOCATED AT EAST SIDE OF DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
CLUTTER ON STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO RICE COOKER. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE SHELVES.
OCT 62017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1938126 DATE 7/6/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 9/24/2016. # 32 OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR HEAVILY DUCT TAPED AND THE OTHER ONE HAD CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE INSULATION MUST REPAIR, OR REPLACE THE DOORS FOR THESE FREEZERS. # 33 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER TOP WITH DUST TAPE ON THE CORNERS, AND DUST TAPE AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, IF EDGES ARE SHARP NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING FOOD SPLASHES.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 7/24/2017, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
JUL 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1937504 ON 6/24/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WASHROOM FLOOR AND HVAC CLOSET FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR HEAVILY DUCT TAPED AND THE OTHER HAD CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOORS FOR THESE FREEZERS.
DETAL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.
WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.
JUN 242016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WASHROOM FLOOR AND HVAC CLOSET FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED 2 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 1 OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAD THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR HEAVILY DUCT TAPED AND THE OTHER HAD CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER THE INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOORS FOR THESE FREEZERS.
DETAL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.
SEP 222015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,OR IE. BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUN 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR REACH IN COOLER IN BACK STORAGE ROOM WITH BROKEN INTERIOR TOP COVER. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP INTERIOR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF STOVE AND AROUND ALL BURNERS OF STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN STOVE AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE STOVE UNCELAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODS. ALL HOOD VENTS NEED TO BE INTACT.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN.
APR 252013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA NEAR SHELVES HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE.CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF DUST BUILD-UP
CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE
MUST REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA HOLE OBSERVED ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND CHEST COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA
DEC 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP
DEC 42012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A BROKEN WEATHER STRIP HALF OF IT IS MISSING NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. ALSO FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AT THE SOUTH & EAST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 HAVE A RECIEPT DATED TODAY OR BRFORE THE REINSPECTION.
CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYER,CABINET, INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSIL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS THE RICE FLOUR ECT.) AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACHIN COOLERS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
FOUND FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON WALLS & DOORS AND IN PREP AREA. REAR STORAGE ROOM WALLS AND MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THR HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 272012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARD,THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (HOLDING THE RICE FLOUR ECT.) AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACHIN COOLERS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKIND EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THR HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AND FRONT COUNTER.
JUN 82011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALLS THRU-OUT AND DOORWAY MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.
JUN 12011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMP IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY (UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE, OBSERVED WATER BUGS AND DROPPINGS OF SAME IN TOILET ROOM AND ALSO SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PREP COOLER GASKET DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSIL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS THRU-OUT AND DOORWAY MOLDING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/STAINS.
OCT 292010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,2- DOOR PREP COOLER,SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WOK STATION,PIPES,HOOD,VENTILATION VENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS & DOORS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.INSTALL INTERIOR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR STORAGE ROOM.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR ALL FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER & STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. TALL WEEDS AROUND FENCE IN REAR AREA.
OCT 222010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,SEVERAL LIVE WATER BUGS ON GLUE BOARD ,FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN,REAR STORAGE ROOM WALL BASE IN SOUTH WEST CORNER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON,POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT.ALSO NO MSDS REPORT OR MAP IN LOG BOOK.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,SEAL WALL BASE,PROVIDE MSDS REPORT & MAP.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,2- DOOR PREP COOLER,SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WOK STATION,PIPES,HOOD,VENTILATION VENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS & DOORS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.INSTALL INTERIOR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR STORAGE ROOM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR ALL FREEZERS.
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.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER & STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. TALL WEEDS AROUND FENCE IN REAR AREA.
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