JUN 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIM'S HOME COOKING.
BEAT. 21/100
4829 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 17, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
3 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FRESH TOMATOES AND BEVERAGE BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT STATES CHLORINE IS USED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AT THIS TIME. REVIEWED THE PROPER SANITIZATION LEVEL REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET THE SINK AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEEF. NOTED A LARGE, DEEP POT OF COOKED BEEF ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 112.6F THAT THE MANAGER STATED WAS COOLING AND COOKED AT 11 AM. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REHEAT BEEF BACK UP TO 165F THEN THE BEGIN THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN USING SHALLOW PANS, ICE BATHS, QUICK FREEZER CHILLS ETC.TO ACHIEVE 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS THEN TO 41F WITHIN 4 ADDITIONAL HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED A PAN OF FISH CAKES COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON TOP OF A CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 85.7F. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE RICE SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 80.9F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL FRONT DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING TILE COVING UNDER AND BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK INVERTED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
APR 82025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE;WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON CORNER FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2595927 DATED:06/07/2024 #47--4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #49--4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,AND DEEP FRYER. #55--6-501.13: **C** Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/15/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND PAPERTOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPERTOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,AND DEEP FRYER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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FEB 212023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES BUT NOT SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
FEB 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACHIN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE IN THE INSIDE OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PRTOCOL ON PREMISES FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS THAT DINE IN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNAGE POSTAGE IN THE ESTABLSIGHMENT INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORD KEEPING ODF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON PREMISES. All COVERED ENTITIES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A TO THIS ORDER RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF THEIR EMPLOYEES.
MAY 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OVEN, PREP TABLES AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 142021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2021
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED A CRATE OF EGGS SITTING ON TOP OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 48.7F. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MARINATED BEEF RIBS SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 61.6F. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF KIMCHI SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 47.5-65.8F AND A CONTAINER IN THE PREP COOLER AT 51F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OVEN, PREP TABLES AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 302020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
JAN 232020FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2020
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 76.5 F; 1/2 LBS OF COOKE EGGS TEMPERATURE 55 F 2 LBS KOREAN MIXED SALAD WITH TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS TEMPERATURE OF 57 F,MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN FRONT SALAD COOLER .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 4.5 VALUE $50.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED EGGS, BEAN SPROUT SALAD) STORED IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS OR DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL READY TO EAT , REFRIGERATED FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. FOOD NOT LABELED DISCARDED IN AMOUNT OF 7 LBS VALUE 100.00 .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0 F WITH TCS FOODS (BEAN SPROUT SALAD)STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK BY DISHWASHING AREA IS DRAINING SLOE AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/20/2019 REPORT # 2304994 ARE NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING VIOLATION #40 MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (RICE , KIM CHI, COOKED VEGGIES,COOKED EGGS) IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH NO LABELS OR DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL READY TO EAT , REFRIGERATED FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. FOOD NOT LABELED DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DEVELOP A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING OR /AND DIARRHEA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NO PROPER MARKING LABEL AND DATE OF THE READY TO EAT(TCS) FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 242018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DEVELOP A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING OR /AND DIARRHEA. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NO PROPER MARKING LABEL AND DATE OF THE READY TO EAT(TC'S) FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK. REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS AND PANS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF PA 100-0367 NO CITTAION ISSUED.
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