NOV 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAI LAI RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
330 S WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 9, 2016 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN AT DOORWAY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN CELING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
OCT 312016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROX 15-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F,52.1F. MUST MANTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN AND DISCARDED APPROX COST $25.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1684294 DATED 3-28-2016,#35- MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT,#38- FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP IN BASEMENT LEAKY AND PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR BOTH. SERIOUS VOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN AT DOORWAY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN CELING OF BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
MAR 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP IN BASEMENT LEAKY,AND PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR BOTH.
OCT 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN CONTAINERS SITTING ON AND UNDER A PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 65.5F-85.6F VALUED AT $400, 1/2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 52.6F VALUED AT $21, 30LBS OF RICE AT 78.5F VALUED AT $80. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINER, INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR, WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED OUT. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY ON PREMISES AND IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AND MISSING LIGHT PANELS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA ON IST FLOOR AND BEHIND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT BACK OF FAUCET OF BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE FREEZER(VEGETABLES, BEEF AND CHICKEN). MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE GREY CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR CONTAINING WHITE FLOUR, SUGAR AND RICE AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING LOCATED NEXT TO UPRIGHT COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT 1COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
OCT 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES-DUE TO DUST/FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, PEELING BASEBOARD UNDER BASEMENT HANDSINK, CEILING ROUND CONDENSER OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AROUND OPEN FOOD.
JUN 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS RIPPED AT KOREAN EXPRESS SIDE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS WITH DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
SEP 32010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 3
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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 MISSING LIGHT COVER INSIDE HOOD OF COOKING EWUIPMENT.
JUN 112010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a City of Chgo sanitation certificate/prrof of enrollment or reciprocity. Must have at all times food is handled, cooked,served,-a city certified manager on site to oversee flow of food.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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. Any knives/scissors must be stored in a clean/dry place (not between wall & splashguard of sink).
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. Heavy dust/grease build-up on interior attachments to hood of cooking equipment must be cleaned & mainatined.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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 missing light cover in hood of cooking equipment.
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