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Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for sanitation, food temperature
2017-08-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TALL, WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MUST BE REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES. SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-24-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#36-MISSING LIGHT ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD AND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD FOUND IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP, BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE/OVEN) IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
2017-06-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO COOLERS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 57F WITH COOKED RICE AT 73.1F AND ANOTHER COOLER AT 50.7F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.7F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REP...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE AT 73.1F AND 74.1F. 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 56.5F. RAW PREPARED CHICKEN AT 65.7F IN A TWO DOOR TALL REACH-I...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED PREPARING A READY TO EAT WRAP SANDWICH, ROLLING IT UP WITH HIS BARE HANDS, PUTTING IT IN A TO GO FOOD CONTAINER AND SERVING IT TO A WAITING CUSTOMER. REVIEWED PROPER HYGIENE AND THE USE OF GLOVE OR UTEN...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT SENT EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN A TIN TRAP BEHIND THE GAS STOVE. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED I...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 198.3F. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR AFTER INITIAL INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-24-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMA...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD AND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD FOUND IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP, BLACKEN CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS LEGS FOR THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM MUST SEAL. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ENCASE OR PROVIDE A SOLID BARRIER BETWEEN PIPES AND PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PANS. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
AREA BY REAR WATER HEATER ROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2017-02-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROU...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREME LEAK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-02-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM CLOSET THROUGHOUT. ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER AREA AND REAR ROOM. ALSO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-14-16 #1977143. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROU...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHED RACK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A TABLE FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN OR AS ANY KIND OF STORAGE SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREME LEAK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC. MOSES SANKEY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:35PM DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHING ...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND SLEEPING BED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BED.
2016-11-29 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHING ...
2016-10-18 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHI...
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