HUAMAO RESTAURANT INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1453 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

5 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL ACCIDENTS ON SURFACES IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD PREPARE THE DAY BEFORE AND HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD & LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE DESK, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET IN TOILET ROOM, AND LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6.201.16(A) MUST REPAIR-SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT/ DRY STORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. 6.201.17(A)(A) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.16(A) MUST REPAIR-SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL ACCIDENTS ON SURFACES IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD PREPARE THE DAY BEFORE AND HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD & LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE DESK, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET IN TOILET ROOM, AND LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.17(A)(A) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT/ DRY STORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.16(A) MUST REPAIR-SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 30
2018
FAIL 18 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; DAIRY PRODUCTS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL ACCIDENTS ON SURFACES IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2.301.15 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, BECAUSE HAND SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A FOOD CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5.205.11(A)(A) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4.601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD PREPARE THE DAY BEFORE AND HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4.302.14 NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND KEEP ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD & LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE DESK, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET IN TOILET ROOM, AND LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.17(A)(A) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.16(A) MUST REPAIR-SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT/ DRY STORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8.304.11(A) INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED FOR PUBIC VIEWING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2016
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2016
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 55.9F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.

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

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR EQUIPMENT ON SITE (CONTAINERS, CUTTING BOARD, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGE ENOUGH SINK BASINS FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

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

REMOVE SHELF LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION ON SITE.

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