Imperial Restaurant
Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for employee hygiene, food storage & handling
2025-09-05 Pass Canvass 11 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF PREPACKAGES BEEF. FOUND A BIN FILLED WITH BEEF THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED 4-5 BINS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: UPON ARRIVAL, FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. ALSO, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. WATER POOLING INTO A BOWL UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12: OBSERVED THE FOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF PREPACKAGES BEEF. FOUND A BIN FILLED WITH BEEF THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED 4-5 BINS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: UPON ARRIVAL, FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. ALSO, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. WATER POOLING INTO A BOWL UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12: OBSERVED THE FOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #16: 4-601.11(A): STILL OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITI...
2024-09-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND DISHWASHING MACHINES ON SITE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. THE DISHWASHING MACHINES NOT PROPERLY WORKING WERE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES WERE TA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. UPON ENTRY INTO REAR PREP AREA, 6 WHOLE DUCKS WERE FOUND HANGING IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.THE DUCKS WERE LATE...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF PREPACKAGES BEEF. FOUND A BIN FILLED WITH BEEF THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 4-5 BINS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
UPON ARRIVAL, FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. ALSO, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. WATER POOLING INTO A BOWL UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/01/2024, REPORT #2591890 #49:4-601.11(B): OBSERVED ALL OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH SEVERE GREASE DROPLETS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSEVRED DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ALL...
2024-04-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED ALL OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH SEVERE GREASE DROPLETS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSEVRED DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ALL THE MICROWAVE UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE PIPES AND WALLBASES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA AT THE REAR WTH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.111: OBSERVED THE INDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE DOWNSTAIRS FROM FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED. THE FLOORS WERE FILLED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED ENCLOSURE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP STORED IN THE INDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE ENCLOSURE WITH GREASE BUILD UP THOUGHOUT THE OUTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION HOOD CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2024-03-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED ALL OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH SEVERE GREASE DROPLETS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSEVRED DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ALL THE MICROWAVE UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE PIPES AND WALLBASES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA AT THE REAR WTH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.111: OBSERVED THE INDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE DOWNSTAIRS FROM FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED. THE FLOORS WERE FILLED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED ENCLOSURE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP STORED IN THE INDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE ENCLOSURE WITH GREASE BUILD UP THOUGHOUT THE OUTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION HOOD CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/13/2024 REPORT# 2590966 AS FOLLOWS: #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND F...
2024-03-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG INSIDE OF A STORAGE CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN IN CONTAINER WITH SHELLSTOCK, UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED TWO LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) IN BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES WERE FOUND AT 0 PPM. MAINTEANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES BEFORE T...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE CO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH SEVERE GREASE DROPLETS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSEVRED DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER ALL THE MICROWAVE UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PIPES AND WALLBASES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA AT THE REAR WTH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE INDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE DOWNSTAIRS FROM FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED. THE FLOORS WERE FILLED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED ENCLOSURE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP STORED IN THE INDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE ENCLOSURE WITH GREASE BUILD UP THOUGHOUT THE OUTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION HOOD CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/11/2023, REPORT #2583217 #44: OBSERVED POTS, PLATES, PANS, AND BOWLS INCORRECTLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. #49: INST...
2023-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS, PLATES, PANS, AND BOWLS INCORRECTLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AREAS BETWEEN FRYERS, WOKS AND STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INTERIORS OF REF...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD RESIDUE, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO HAVE PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING THAWED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR EITHER UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR RUNNING COLD POTABLE WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TEN RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM CLOSEST TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS, PLATES, PANS, AND BOWLS INCORRECTLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE OF RESIDENTIAL GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AND STUCK AT 130F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME BY CDPH...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AREAS BETWEEN FRYERS, WOKS AND STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INTERIORS OF REF...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED TRASH AND LITTER ON FLOOR OF TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER, AS WELL AS FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD RESIDUE, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-02-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAMER IN FRONT DIM SUM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BY GREASE RECEPTOR IN DISPOSAL AREA AND WALL NEXT TO GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE INSECT...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2023-02-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AREAS BETWEEN FRYERS, WOKS AND STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INTERIORS OF RE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE IS IN USE: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE LEAKING UNDERNEATH MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. TRASH ON GROUND, DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND GREASE RECEPTOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER DISHMACHINE, IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA IN BASEMENT, UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PRINT OUT AND KEEP IN A FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND AN ASHTRAY ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING SHALL BE DONE IN KITCHEN AREA OR INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AT ANY TIME. SMOKING ORDINA...
2021-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED HAND WASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SO THAT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN ORD...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE AQUATIC TANKS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUM...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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