KUNG FU TEA.
4925 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 142018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STO STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
NOTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE MIXING MACHINE FOR DRINKS AND INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL,ALSO MEN WASHROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWEL.WOMEN'S WASHROOM PAPER TOWELS STUCK AT DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.MANAGER ON DUTY STATED:NO PAPER TOWEL BECAUSE I WILL BE INSTALLING HAND DRYING DEVICE,HOWEVER HAND DRYING DEVICE STORED IN BOXES NOT INSTALLED AT SAID WASHROOMS. NO PAPER TOWELS ON SITE.OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING WASH ROOM COMING OUT WITH NO HAND WASHING OR DRYING HANDS ON THEIR CLOTHING. MANAGER WENT TO STORE AND BOUGHT 2 ROLLS,ONE FOR EACH SINK IN QUESTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS (I.E. FRUIT SMOOTHIES, MILK ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE TEA STATION.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS (I.E. FRUIT SMOOTHIES, FRIED DUMPLINGS, TEA, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE HOT PLATE AND THE TWO-BASEKET DEEP FRYER NOT FULLY UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR. COOKING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD AND CANOPY AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH UNUSED RICE COOKERS, EMPTY 5 GALLON BUCKETS, AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE, DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE ONLY EMPLOYEE PREPARING DRINKS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO CONFINE HAIR WHILE PREPARING FOOD/DRINK ITEMS.
MAY 122015FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE HALLWAY CONNECTED TO TAI NAME AND LE'S PHO. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROPER DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF BOTH EXIT DOORS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ANDERSON WITH THE LICENSE INFORMATION, MSDS, INVOICES FROM EACH SERVICE, AND A MAP OF THE FACILITY WITH THE TRAP LOCATIONS. NO CITATION FOR LICENSE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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