SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOY YEE NOODLE.

BEAT. 43/100

1335 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 6, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
17 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

DEC 10
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL AND TOILET. (BOTH WASHROOMS HAVE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET AND URINAL). OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET KNOB.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS (MOPS BROOMS) STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK.

NOV 14
2019
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 6
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, MARINATED BEEF, CRAB RANGOON MIX, COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS, GARLIC AND OIL) ALL STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS(WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION,2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR EXPIRE DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION(LARGE WIRED CAGE) ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AREA ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY PROVIDE APPROVED BAIT STATIONS TO CONTROL PEST BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG EDGES AND CORNERS OF UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION IN PLACE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA , 2 DEAD SMALL ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND WHITE BULK STORAGE ROLLING CARTS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL LEADING DOWNSTAIRS TO STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SEAWEED SALAD,CRAB RANGOON CREAM CHEESE STUFFING, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED NOODLES,TOMATOES ETC, STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED ITEMS , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING SEASONINGS AND HERBS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS.

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, AND WALK IN FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED IN USE EXTRA-LARGE COOKING POTS IN THE PREP AREA LARGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR WARE WASHING MACHINE, AND CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION HOW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WILL BE PROPERLY CLEANED ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN LARGE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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MAY 24
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 15
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A REAR PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 60F, VALUED AT $50. 25 LBS OF RAW PORK, 57F, VALUED AT $40. 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 60F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR HOSES & PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATED ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE, SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. ALSO, ADJUST MIDDLE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN TICKY CONTACT SURFACES IN SAID AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,

JUN 28
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AREA BY CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED TO GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

KNOB BROKEN AT HOT WATER FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,

DEC 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE.

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

SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

OCT 20
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCEALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES ON KNIFE MAGNET RACK. INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES ONLY ON KNIFE RACK.

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

FAUCET HANDLES AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION DIFFICULT TO TURN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2016
FAILED
8 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

2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. ALSO MULTIPLE NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON STORAGE BOXES AND UNUSED BOWLS. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 GAP INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM SOUTH DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CUSTOMERS PLACE SETTINGS/UTENSILS IMPROPERLY SET, WRAPPED NAPKIN NOTED AROUND HANDLE ONLY, EXPOSING MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO PROPERLY WRAP OR REPLACE SETTING AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

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

CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 30
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

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

: CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 6
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).

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

CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP 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.

FEB 26
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 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

FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF BOTH DOORS, MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO NOTICED A LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR(GLASS) REACH-IN COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE NOTED ON REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-4-14 ON REPORT# 1501467 NOT CORRECTED:-33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP. -34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. -35-DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT-38-OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).

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

RICE STORAGE BIN AND SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BUS PANS W/ LIDS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MUST BE REPLACED.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

NOV 13
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 4
2014
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

MULTI USE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE A SOILED MULTI USE PAN IN A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. THE EMPLOYEE THEN PLACED THE PAN ON THE STOVE AND TURNED ON THE BURNER TO USE FOR COOKING. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL MULTI USE CONTAINERS IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP BUT NO SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, IN DISHWASHING AREAS,UNDER SINKS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT,IN THE MOTORHOUSING OF PREP COOLERS,IN CORNERS,ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING ON SOILED LINEN AND FLYING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

OCT 30
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 18
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN AND EGGS) ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.5F-58.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 60LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $120. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

AUG 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

AUG 8
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT 61F. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. FAX A LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPS OF FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. THESE FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED EGGS (10 DOZEN), COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN (160 LBS) MILK (5 GALLONS). TOTAL VALUE DENATURED $310

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES AND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES. ONE LIVE ROACH OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND ONE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION AUGUST 15, 2013.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCTOBER 3, 2012 WERE NOT CORRECTED (#30, 33, 34, 35) ALL DESCRIBED BELOW. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS INSTRUCTED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE (11/8/13).

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

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. (11/8/13).

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST (11/08/13).

OCT 3
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.

NOV 28
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SIDES AND DOOR OF THE NORTHWEST LINE COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS A WORN OUT BLADE, REPLACE THE WORN BLADE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT DAILY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

FEB 5
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Store the cleavers in the cooking area in a sanitary place, not in between dirty equipment.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the soda gun holder and the ice machine door interior .

MINORSanitation
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. Repair the damaged floor grout next to the stock pot stoves.

MINORPest Activity
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Clean dirty buildup out of the floor drains regularly to reduce smallfly harborage.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Upon inspection of the food handlers hands, several of the cooks had long fingernails and the manager was instructed to have the food handlers keep there fingernails trimmed to facilitate good hygiene and minimize possible food adulteration.

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