JAN 9
2014
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUNAN SPRING.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
5279 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2014 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 232013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
found outside garbage area unclean with overflowing garbage and open lids. Serious violation citation issued.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
found no self closing door in restroom.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found leaky drainage pipe at handsink.
MAY 282013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS AND CARTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE FOOD RACKS/CART WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 242012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table lower shelving need cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
AUG 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach i cooler, must date and labe food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, exhaust canopy, and bathroom need cleaning.
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MAR 112011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2011
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer,cooler. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving in kitchen areas that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices). 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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and by hot water heater area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep area need cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need cleaning. Broken, damaged light shields shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, coolers, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.
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