FEB 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HWA WON.
BEAT. 26/100
2519 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 21, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 8/10/19 REPORT #2200718). PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND ON THE HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FILTERS ON THE HOOD IN COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 22018FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2018
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE LARGE RED SOFA IN ONE OF THE PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE KITCHEN GAS STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER STORED ITEMS IN THE FAR REAR CLOSET NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A PERMANENT, ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS REFUSE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARPETING UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FOUND IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.---MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS PROPS FOR LEGS OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK.---MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- CRACKS ON WALL,BY THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING, STAINED WALLS BY THE KITCHEN STOVE AND DUSTY FANS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED, CLEAN STAINS AND DUSTY WALLS,REPAIR CRACKS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM PIPPING AT MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 172015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Observed mop sink waste water backing up from floor drain, draining in kitchen prep area floor, mgmt was advised to fix drain for mop sink in order to drain properly.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom, and sides of door, shall be repaired. Found rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/2 inch gap in middle of door, shall be repaired.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
Above had no test strips(chlorine, or quaternary ammonium) to properly sanitize utensils, dishes, must provide test strips(chlorinee or quaternary ammonium). to properly sanitize dishes, utensils
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage closet area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed raw wood, exposed plaster in rear storage closet, shall be repaired/sealed.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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