JOYE CHOP SUEY.
4829 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 162014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SPICE CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS STILL NEED A GENARAL CLEANING.
NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOORS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS.
DEC 92014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SPICE CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND LITTER.
NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOORS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS.
FEB 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED NOR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL FOOD.
FEB 72014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1202782 (CONDUCTED ON 5-9-2013 AND REINSPECTION # 1202762 CONDUCTED ON 05-23-2013. VIOLATION # 33. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD... REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. 35. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED NOR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL FOOD.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
MAY 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, AND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING AND GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FLOOR THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL AND WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM, UNDER 3- COMP SINK, REAR STORAGE AREA , NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED. CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER STAINED IN SOME PLACES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS, WINDOW IN LOBBY. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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MAY 92013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREAS UNDER STORAGE SHELF,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF. HAVE YOUR PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN COME HERE AND SERVICE THE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/2013.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, AND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING & GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FLOOR THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL .
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL AND WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM, UNDER 3- COMP SINK, REAR STORAGE AREA , NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED. CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER STAINED IN SOME PLACES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS, WINDOW IN LOBBY. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK AND MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT WOK.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AREA AND IN FRONT AREA BY THE SERVICE COUNTER, CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #670505 2/15/12 #18.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & INSIDE OF WOK STATION,LOWER DRAWER OF OVEN,ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT & ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.OWNER IS REMOVING & CLEANING DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME.DOORS ARE BEING RODENT PROOFED & PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.VIOLATIONS ARE BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.OWNER HAS TEMPORIARLY FIXED REAR & FRONT DOORS NEED TO CONTINUE TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN DOORS.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS.DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,WOK,FILTERS,HOOD,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOORING & GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL & WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA ,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR & ACTIVE LEAK IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT WOK.
Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES(SHOES,PILLOWS,BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC.)& REAR YARD.
FEB 152012FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW EGGS 53.2F,SHRIMP 45.4F,COOKED RICE 54.0F,COOKED CHICKEN 45.1F,ON PREP TABLE.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.28 LBS. $61.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER STORAGE SHELF,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLE.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE & NO MAP,MSDS .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS.DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,WOK,FILTERS,HOOD,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOORING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL & WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA ,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES(SHOES,PILLOWS,BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC.)
JUN 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE ALL COOLING/COOKING EQUIPRMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND HEAVY EQUIPTENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS PREVENTING INSECT HARBORAGE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT/PAINT WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN ALL ATTACHEMENTS. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN DOOR IN REAR.
JAN 262011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT #176800-DATED 3/23/2010. V32-MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE V33-MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND TOP SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY ABOVE DATE 2/2/2011
see violation 29 for deails.
see violation 29 for details
see violation 29 for details.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
MAR 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND TOP SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS
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