AUG 25
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JIN JU.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
5203 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2025 · passed
13 of 21 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A WASTECAN WITH A LID FOR EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOM.
DEC 32024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SMALL CLEAR COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO TEST AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ICE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDLES OF SCOOPS ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS OR ICE IN CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED THE SECOND REAR BAR AREA AND THE SIDE EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO OFFICE TO HAVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOILED CARBBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AN ALONG WALL IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MAT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL MINI FRIDGE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MOP SINK SIDES AND INTERIOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, BLACK GRIME, AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO OF FOUR OVENS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME, THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE REAR OFFICE NEAR REAR EXIT, AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
AUG 42023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCTACHES AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSONIN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDULA THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES CERTIFICATE.
AUG 82022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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JUN 32021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 RUSTY SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA. BROKEN WITH HOLES EXTERIOR PANEL OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(USED FOR DRY STORAGE) PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
MAY 272021FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE; HOWEVER, KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD IN WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF PREMISES ON AND UNDER SHELVES, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL, AND AT UNUSED BAR AREA. OVER 40 DROPPINGS. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,A 1/4" GOP AT REAR EXIT DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE ENTRY OF PEST
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA. BROKEN WITH HOLES EXTERIOR PANEL OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(USED FOR DRY STORAGE) PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVERS IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-7-2019, REPORT #2269065. #55)6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-201.16 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. #55)6-501.114 OBSERVED GARAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF THE GROUND. #55)6-201.11 OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES IN FLOOR ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOAM SEALANT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON COOKING LINE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD ON COOKING LINE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SHOWER IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER BEING USED TO DUMP DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO SHOWER OR INSTALL MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GARAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES IN FLOOR ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOAM SEALANT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAR 222018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DIRT AND RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A LIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEA ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.....NOTED STAINED CEILING WALLS AT THE REAR NON FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN, STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINERS FOR EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRIPPING GREASE FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SERVER STATION WATER DISPENSER. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE REAR BAR WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 302017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MAIN BAR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 72.1F, KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT 71.6F. THE MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74.5F AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 75.2F. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-16-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45-NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD CART.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL FOR LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER OR INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR REPAIR OF PLASTIC SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING INTERIOR DOOR FRAME ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE TILED WALL BEHIND THE GAS STOVE. WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. COLD WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PRIVATE EVENTS REAR BAR. MUST PROVIDE INCREASED WATER PRESSURE.
FEB 162016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMALATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOK LINE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DISH RACK WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMALATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOK LINE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCT MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON AND AROUND THE FAN VENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY AND BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON BURNERS AND THE METAL PLATE UNDER THE BURNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DIRTY AND UNEVEN FOAM ON FLOOR AROUND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR THE SAID AREA.
MAR 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 27
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD (BETWEEN LEF AND RIGHT SIDE HOODS). MUST MOVE STOVE UNDER RIGHT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
MAR 202013FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2013
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/27/13). ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AND PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE/COLD PLATES IN ICE BINS ALSO MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH RUSTED SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN PANS STORED INSIDE OVEN, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF USED AND UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNEVEN AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER DISHMACHINE AND BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE REAR BAR, DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT AND CLEAN/PAINT UNCLEAN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ALSO OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD (BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE HOODS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED VENTILATION HOOD AND MOVE OVEN UNDER WORKING VENTILATION HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOTTLED BEER AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS/PAPER TOWELS IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM GARAGE, BRING INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
MAR 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
MAR 192012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK LIME/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPSECTION (03/26/12).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
SEP 212010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilitiFOUND TWO REACH -IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F TO 52F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED,(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO 64136-13
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PICKLED DAIKON RADISH,SWEET PICKLED ONIONS, SOY SAUCE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING.ALL PICKLED FOOD ARE MADE ON PREMISES.FOOD TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 52F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG,OR NOR PH LOG.INFORMATION GIVEN ON FOOD LAB. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 5,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO64136-13
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEANING ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP.PLASTIC CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY FOOD(ENCRUSTED FOOD).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ARE BROWN IN COLOR,DUE TO SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE TILES.
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