SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HONG WING CHINA DELIGHT.

EAT. 84/100

6618 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed

13 of 17 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, STOVE TOP, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 2
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN GREASE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS.

OCT 25
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP LINE COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE WITH LITTER,DEBRIS ON GROUND FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAR 8
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MAY 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOKS. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON, SHRIMP, SHRIMP EGGROLLS, COOKED NOODLES, TOFU, AND COOKED PORK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER CLOSEST TO THE ORDER WINDOW TO BE IMPROPER AT 54F, AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOKS TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS STAINED BROWN WITH VISABLE DIRT STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ON TOP OF COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY AND HELD IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ORDER WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON SITE.

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JAN 13
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE RACK MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY DRY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES.

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE SOUTH-END 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, TOP AND SIDES OF STOVE, SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, WOK STATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

OCT 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111(E)(3)(4)(5): OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE MISSING INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. A record of all locations of all applications of pesticides, trap and monitoring stations placed or monitored during for each inspection; and A record of any recommended corrective action needed to eliminate the condition, such as housekeeping deficiencies, pest harborages, or structural deficiencies. All information in the log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months.

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL TOP HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C): OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED CAULKING ON THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SLIGHT BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen prep area had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(sides) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving by stove had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 16
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning. prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED INSIDE FREEZER.

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

TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY, TOP AREA OF REACH-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DRIPPING GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

JAN 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET (WITH TAPE AROUND) AROUND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.---------MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACK STAIN AND EXCESSIVE SEAM IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY INGREDIENTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MAR 24
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Large bulk food containers must be labeled to identify foods stored.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Clean multi-use kitchen utensils,food equipmements not properly stored.Instructed manager to properly store and invert to prevent contamination before use at all times.

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

Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.Cutting boards with deep dark stains must be replaced.

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

Manual can opener and housing attached,cooking equipment(deep fryers) and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Remove tool box near the work table and store in a designated area.

MAR 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING NEED TO BE FINISHED TO A SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED EASILY CLEANABLE FINISH.

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

CLUTTER UNDER WORK PREP TABLE AND RESTROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

FEB 27
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, cooking equipment and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail floor under all cooking equipment and along wallbase.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile. Walls through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

FEB 14
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, clear water coming up from air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease box to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Storage shelves, cooking equipment and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail floor under all cooking equipment and along wallbase.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile. Walls through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MAY 11
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SPICE/CONDIMENT PLASTIC CONTAINERS, STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ABOVE SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK) WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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