LAO SZE CHUAN.
520 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
JAN 142026FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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.
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
ONE FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAR 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
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.
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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 FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 192024PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.
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.
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SALT & SUGAR OUT OF ORGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELING OF COMMON NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
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 KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
OPBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD CART ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS WITH CARDBOARD USED AS A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP FOODS DEBRIS IN FLOOR AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM LIGHTS PROTECTIVE SHELDING BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN & MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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MAR 72023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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.
JUN 82022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Beef.... Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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)
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.
Improper thawing method, found frozen poultry being thawed in hot standing water. instructed to use approved methods only for thawing.
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.
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.
counter tops and shelves not clean through out facility. instructed to clean and maintain.
Meat slicer Not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
JUN 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.
VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.
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.
JUN 92021FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
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.
FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
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.
NO TOILET TISSUE AT ANY STALL IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.
HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 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 TRAPPING DIRT AND WAST WATER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/ PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( MSG, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, KEEPING SPOONS IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY SUFACE NOT WEDGED BETWEEN SURFACES.
GARBAGE BAGS ARE USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
MISSING TILES GROUT AT REAR DISH AND PREP AREA DEEP GROOVES BETWEEN TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WAST WATER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES ON THE SHELF IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED UPRIGHT. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT INVERTED; TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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 SINK.
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.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AT BAR ON FLOOR ALONG COUNTER TOP/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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 CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SPRAY BOTTLES TOO, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT BAR, INSTRUCETD TO REPAIR
EMPTY GARBAGE PLASTIC BAG USED TO COVER RACK AT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO USED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
HAND SINK AT THE DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR, TOO HARD TO TURN KNOB, INSTRUCTE REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
JUN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISCARDED 40# OF DUCK WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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 GARBAGE CONTAINER FROM PREP AREA UPON REQUEST. CONTAINER WAS STORED IN FACILITY BECAUSE THE MALL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED FACILITY THEY COULD NOT STORE BIN IN THE HALLWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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.
INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
OBSERVED DUCK BLOOD, FOOD BUILDUP, AND DEBRIS COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
NOV 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 STATION, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 35 IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND 15 IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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.
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.
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 REAR PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
OCT 302015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MACHINE. MUST SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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 AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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.
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.
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 REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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 DRAIN AT THE BAR HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
JAN 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS I PREP AREA.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR UNDER DISWASHER COUNTER TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION ALONG WALL BASE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR AREA.
SEP 232014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
SEP 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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