SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JADE PALACE.

BEAT. 45/100

2551 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 8, 2023 · passed

Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKET ON DELI PREP COOLER AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER TO BE BROKEN AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES AND SPLINTERED PIECES IN DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN FROM DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING VENT UNIT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO PUT COMMON NAME OF ITEM ON CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOK STATION, RICE COOKER), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATION UNITS, STEAM TABLE, SINKS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLS AND SPLATTER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EMPLOYEE HAD A PHONE COPY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO PRINT A COPY AND HAVE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAD AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

JUN 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.7, 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.6F AND 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 46.8F, 1 LB OF CUT GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES AT 48.2. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13 LBS AT $70. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE AND DEAD ROACHES IN BASEMENT/WATER HEATER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH FOOD CERTIFIED.

FEB 27
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHIGN SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION, IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

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JAN 21
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION, IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOOR TRACKS AND GASKETS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

SEP 25
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE MADE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AROUND WALLS,PIPES AND WIRES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND WOK STATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR AND IN BROKEN DOOR FRAME,IN CRACK IN WALL IN CLOSET,ON FLOOR UNDER GLASS REACH IN COOLER,IN BETWEEN FRAME WORK UNDER WOOD STORAGE CABINET IN DINING AREA,CREVICE UNDER PREP TABLE AND IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/18.

SEP 18
2018
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE MADE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-201.11.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION & FAUCET HANDLES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE,MICROWAVE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AROUND WALLS,PIPES AND WIRES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND WOK STATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED#59- STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX 17 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF WOK STATION,ON WALL LEDGE BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND BEHIND WALL OUTLET NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEG OF STORAGE CABINET,IN CREVICE OF DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS AND ON FLOOR UNDER DINING TABLEOBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/18/18.

SEP 11
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector Comments: 2-102.11 PIC NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE MADE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector Comments: 4-201.11.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION & FAUCET HANDLES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE,MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AROUND WALLS,PIPES AND WIRES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND WOK STATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON LANDING TO BASEMENT,IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2201147 8/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOP NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SLIDING GLASS DOOR COOLER DOOR JAM,GAP IN WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PIPES ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTORS OF COOLERS,ON LEGS OF WOK STATION AND PREP TABLES AND WHEEL BASES OF COOLER,TOILETROOM FLOOR,DINING ROOM TABLE,DINING ROOM STORAGE CABINET AND BOOTH SEAT.ALSO.APPX.10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGES OF COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/11/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

AUG 17
2018
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11 PIC NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012)

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE MADE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PIPES ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTORS OF COOLERS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO.APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGES OF COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES,MOTORS OF EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FLOOR.APPX.10 LIVE SMALL FLIES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED PITTED AND EXCESSIVELY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS BEYOND REPAIR,MUST REPLACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION & FAUCET HANDLES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE,MICROWAVE,LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AROUND WALLS,PIPES AND WIRES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND WOK STATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON LANDING TO BASEMENT,IN BASEMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

NOV 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK FOOD ITEMS, CHICKEN, PORK AND SHRIMP, STORED IN 2 DOOR COKE COOLER WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS IN.

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

OBSERVED TOP DOOR TO FREEZER CHEST, LOCATED IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 8 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT DINING ROOM STORAGE STATION AND BOOTHS/TABLES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK FOOD ITEMS, CHICKEN, PORK AND SHRIMP, STORED IN 2 DOOR COKE COOLER WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS IN.

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

OBSERVED TOP DOOR TO FREEZER CHEST, LOCATED IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF-45.6F, CHICKEN-47.1F, PORK-45.6F. EGG ROLLS-59.1F, SHRIMP-48.2F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-05(A). 10LB VALUED AT $30 DISCARDED.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, AND THE INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FL0OR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE.

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL STAINS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

MAY 15
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER USED FOR STORAGE OF SOME FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS MUST BE USED FOR STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE BOTTOM. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

NOV 26
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER COOLER AND ON BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, CONDENSOR DRIP PANS OF COOLERS, AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF WOK STATION, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, CABBAGE SHREDDER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND STOVE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACKFLOW DEVICE.

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