MAY 12
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOY YEE PLUS.
BEAT. 46/100
2159 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 20 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF EGGS AT 45.2F, 1LBS OF HAM AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT 47.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 51.9F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON STAIRWAY FLOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12024FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2024
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ONLY HAND SANITIZER IN THE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISONS IN BETWEEN THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED A PLATE OF SHELLSTOCK WITH NO TAG ATTACHED, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $20 DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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JAN 192023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AS REQUIRED; MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE GELATO MACHINES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (IE SNEEZE GUARD) IN FRONT OF MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE UNISEX WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST HAVE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 222021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED STORING FROZEN FRUIT AND MEAT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL BROOMS AND MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH A STORAGE RACK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
APR 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK NEEDED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN CLUTTER WHERE EMPLOYEES PUT PERSONAL ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF DEBRID.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BAGS IN CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OF SMOOTHIE AREA.
APR 52016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF THE HINGES WHEN OPENED; MUST REPAIR DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT BULBS IN HOODED SYSTEM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERCVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
A SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE THERE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR FAUCET.
MAR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF THE HINGES WHEN OPENED; MUST REPAIR DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT BULBS IN HOODED SYSTEM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERCVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
TWO LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS. A SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (RUBBER OR METAL); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK DUE TO LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR FAUCET.
AUG 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND EXCESS AMOUNT OF WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND KITCHEN MAIN PREP COOLER AT 54.6F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52.5F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.4F, 3 LBS OF FISH AT 52.5F, 4LBS OF COOKED PEELDED BOILED EGGS AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED USING EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINER AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER ( EMPTY JUICE AND VINIGER CONTAINERS) INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGL SERVICE ARTICLES AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME OF THE SELF-SERVE SAUCE CONTAINERS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PLACE UNDER A SNEEZE GUARD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PEELING PAINT ABOVE 2ND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.
AUG 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MUST BE CLEANED AS ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES AND SMOOTHIES (CONSUMPTION). MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE USING. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS PLACED ON MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.
AUG 122013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL ON CUSTOMER TABLES MUST BE INVERTED IN NAPKIN PROPERLY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED A PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 72012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT LARGE COOKING POT AT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO DISHES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING IN FRONT DINNING AREA OF DUST.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
MAR 112011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALUMIINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR CEILING SECTION IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. SEAL OPENING AT CEILING AT VENTILATION HOOD AT DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SMALL FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR AND AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT RINSE SINK AT DISH MACHINE.
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