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Lai Lai Oriental Express

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
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64/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2011-02-03
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
64/100
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Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Most recent inspection (2011-02-03) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 8 inspections
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Sanitation critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
2011-02-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 52-84F. ...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER (GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES) BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND ALLOWED TO DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT 3 COMPARMENT SINK MUST PROP...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PRE...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1 SINK STOPPER IS MISSING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2010-02-24 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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. Observed accumilated food and dirt build up inside prep area floor drains. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of all uncle...

minor Sanitation

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. Observed small holes in wall behind 1-compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal all holes in wall.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

2010-01-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. Observed accumilated food and dirt build up inside prep area floor drains. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of all uncle...

minor Sanitation

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. Observed small holes in wall behind 1-compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal all holes in wall.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

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