FEB 19
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAO MA LA CHINESE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
2017 S WELLS ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 19, 2015 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
FEB 32015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER.ALSO FOUND OVER 50 DEAD ONES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS, AT BAR, IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT FANS ON CEILING OF WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME CLEANING TO VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDED AND VARIOUS VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS; ADVISED TO PROVIDE A HANGING RACK TO STORE THEM ON AND NOT STORE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK OR MOP BUCKET.
SEP 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS, AT BAR, IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME CLEANING TO VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDED AND VARIOUS VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS: ADVISED TO PROVIDE A HANGING RACK TO STORE THEM ON AND NOT STORE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK OR MOP BUCKET.
MAR 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED OR PREPARED IN ANY WAY AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS AND INTEROR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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SEP 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREA. CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER CLEANED AREA DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SIDES OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS OF DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DUST.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE (PERSONAL ITEMS).
FEB 82011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2011
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AT OPEN COOKING AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY APPROVED COURSE TO OBTAIN CITY CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AND OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY APPROVED COURSE. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER AT BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COFFEE UNIT, SODA SYRUP UNITS, SMALL GRILLS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, COMPRESSORS AT REFRIGERATORS, AND PREP TABLE UNDER HOT TEA UNIT.
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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTION AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER RINSE SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AT DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE LARGE SIGNS/MATERIALS FROM SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG FENCE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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