Lao Sze Chuan
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2026-01-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
2026-01-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2025-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES AND DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AND DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORAND BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR PREP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA MISSING GROUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT DISH AND BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2024-12-19 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES AND DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AND DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORAND BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR PREP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA MISSING GROUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT DISH AND BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2024-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE & KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SALT & SUGAR OUT OF ORGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELING OF COMMON NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR HANDWASHING STATIONS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEP...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OPBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD CART ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS WITH CARDBOARD USED AS A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP FOODS DEBRIS IN FLOOR AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM LIGHTS PROTECTIVE SHELDING BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN & MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
2023-03-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-03-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inadequate insects control, found over 200 live fruit flies at rear prep kitchen walls and ceiling. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended priority foundation violation 7-38-020.
2022-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-06-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Beef.... Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink at main kitchen. found pots and utensils placed in hand wash sink basin, instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any obstruction, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
No dates on cooked food containers ( chicken, beef, duck...) that were placed in cooler for more than one day. instructed to label. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing method, found frozen poultry being thawed in hot standing water. instructed to use approved methods only for thawing.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 40 live fruit flies in kitchen and dish washing areas, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
contaminated foods, observed 8 cans of soda placed in ice maker imbedded in ice that is used for consumption, Instructed not to use ice as a cooling medium for consumption priority violation 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
counter tops and shelves not clean through out facility. instructed to clean and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Meat slicer Not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
2021-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2021-06-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BOX OF RAW CABBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE RAW CHICKEN AWAY FROM RAW VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
FOUND 5 BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS UNLABELED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS WITH COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOILED DISHES STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED/CLEANED ITEMS THAT ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO TOILET TISSUE AT ANY STALL IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362701 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37- BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( MSG, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 - MISSING TILES GROUT AT REAR DISH AND PREP AREA DEEP GROOVES BETWEEN TILES T...
2020-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/ PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 3LBS OF LIQUID EGGS IN AN OPEN CONTAINER STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 62.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 EGGS DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( MSG, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, KEEPING SPOONS IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY SUFACE NOT WEDGED BETWEEN SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
GARBAGE BAGS ARE USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING TILES GROUT AT REAR DISH AND PREP AREA DEEP GROOVES BETWEEN TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WAST WATER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER; WITHOUT ANY IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES ON THE SHELF IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED UPRIGHT. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT INVERTED; TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-04-11 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ALSO MUST PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 3 STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREA/EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AT BAR ON FLOOR ALONG COUNTER TOP/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
2017-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND AN OPEN FOOD CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP, INSTRUCTED TO STORED FOOD PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SPRAY BOTTLES TOO, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT BAR, INSTRUCETD TO REPAIR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EMPTY GARBAGE PLASTIC BAG USED TO COVER RACK AT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO USED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK AT THE DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR, TOO HARD TO TURN KNOB, INSTRUCTE REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
2016-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OUT IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED 12 DUCKS HANGING FROM HOOKS IN THE PREP AREA AT 70.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCA...
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVER HALFWAY FULL OF GARBAGE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO LID. ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND SHALL BE KEPT COVERED EXCEPT WHEN OPENED FOR DISPOSAL. MANAGER REMOVED G...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUCK BLOOD, FOOD BUILDUP, AND DEBRIS COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
2015-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1583732 ON 10/30/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, 5 IN THE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA, 5 IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE ST...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THORUHGOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REA...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
2015-10-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE SODA GUN DRIP PAN ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO ICE STORED IN THE ICE BIN UNDERNEATH. ALSO NOTED HEAVY PINK AND BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LARGE ICE ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, 5 IN THE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA, 5 IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 15 IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND 35 IN THE DISHWASHING ARE...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THORUHGOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE RE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2ND HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRA...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
2015-01-15 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS I PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR UNDER DISWASHER COUNTER TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION ALONG WALL BASE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR AREA.
2014-09-23 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED BACK DOOR TO STAIR WELL WITH 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENING AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF OUTER OPENINGS. NO CITATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
2014-09-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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