SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KING'S CHOP SUEY.

EAT. 78/100

4635 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed

16 of 22 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2025
PASSED
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IN A CONTAINER ON THE COUNTER, NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRIGERATE OR PUT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAW FOOD ITEMS RAPIDLY.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING AND AIR DRYING BEFORE STORING IN A COMMON BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; REPLACE IF DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAM TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, SIDE ROOM STORAGE, AND FRONT AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND UP OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE HOOD VENT IS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HEAT AND AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP. THE ELECTICAL OUTLET ABOVE THE RICE WITH SO MUCH DUST MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

DEC 5
2024
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IN A CONTAINER ON THE COUNTER, NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRIGERATE OR PUT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAW FOOD ITEMS RAPIDLY.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING AND AIR DRYING BEFORE STORING IN A COMMON BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; REPLACE IF DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAM TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ARE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, SIDE ROOM STORAGE, AND FRONT AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND UP OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE HOOD VENT IS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HEAT AND AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP. THE ELECTICAL OUTLET ABOVE THE RICE WITH SO MUCH DUST MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

AUG 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 11
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH OUT AT 76.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. 100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 15
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SO STORE FOOD IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ENTIRE WOK STATION, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOK LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE OF COOKING LINE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 3
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SO STORE FOOD IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ENTIRE WOK STATION, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOK LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE OF COOKING LINE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FEB 18
2020
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2020
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL DOORS AND HANDLES (WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOM) AND ALL LIGHTSWITCH THROUGH OUT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE 60

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

see 60

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/5/2019 REPORT 2261504 NOT CORRECTED; 10 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS. MAINTAIN SAME. 47 FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS OPENED AND LEFT INSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL LARGE (#10) CANS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS. 47 CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORAGE AND LINING ON SHELVES AND FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR SURFACES OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS CORROSION FREE. 49 THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP: -WOK STATION -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS -LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES -SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS -ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS -CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 55 FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE TOILER ROOM, BASEMENT, IN ALL OF THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. -WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS DIRT, FOOD, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO GIVE FLOORSAND WALLS THROUGH OUT A REAL GOOD DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 56 FILTERS ON VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION/PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. - 58 2-102.13: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. - CITATION ISSUED 742-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND FOOD PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (I.E. COOKED EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS STORED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS OPENED AND LEFT INSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL LARGE (#10) CANS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

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

CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORAGE AND LINING ON SHELVES AND FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR SURFACES OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS CORROSION FREE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP: -WOK STATION -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS -LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES -SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS -ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS -CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE TOILER ROOM, BASEMENT, IN ALL OF THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. -WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREAS WITH EXCESS DIRT, FOOD, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO GIVE FLOORSAND WALLS THROUGH OUT A REAL GOOD DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS ON VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION/PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RESTROOM TOILET TOP BROKEN, HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER, STORAGE TABLES, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR, AND SIDE STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA WALLS DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE, AND CLEAN REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.ALSO REAR STORAGE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER MANY CEILING TILES MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

FEB 11
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, VENTILATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN BOTH THE UPRIGHT AND BOX FREEZER.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IE. BAGGIES, ZIP LOCK ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

THE FLOOR FRONT NOT CLEAN AND SIDE STORAGE AREA FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING HANDLES AND GASKETS NOT CLEAN AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BOXES, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLER.

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (WOK STATIONS, COOLERS, FRYERS) NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

JUL 25
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR SIDES OF WOK STATION AND FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, TOP AND SIDES OF PREP COOLER, AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (WOK STATIONS, COOLERS, FRYERS) NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

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

MAR 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN SHRIMP IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD MGR ON PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES AND FOOD PROTECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING HANDLES AND GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

MAY 3
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

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

MAR 4
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 20
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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