AUG 1
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAO SZE CHUAN.
BEAT. 18/100
2172 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 1, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 292024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OPENINGS OF THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA NEAR A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE FILTERS AND THE PIPES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2597822, DATED ON 07/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED: #38: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES. ALSO, OBSERVED DURING REINSPECTION 1 LIVE RAT ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE: ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER OF DRY INGREDIENTS UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE, IN THE OUTLET OF THE CHOWBUS PRINTER UNDER THE SERVING WINDOW, ON THE WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE LIVE RAT CRAWLING ON THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST (ROACH AND RAT) ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. #36: OBSERVED A MEDICAL THERMOMETER THAT IS USED FOR TAKING BODY TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. #55: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 222024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MENTIONED SUBSTANCE ALSO OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OPENINGS OF THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-8 LIVE ROACHES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS, ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOORS WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, ON THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND CHEMICALS FOR MACHINE, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CREVICES OF THE CHOWBUS PRINTER MACHINE ON THE SERVING WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA NEAR A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE FILTERS AND THE PIPES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/23/2023, REPORT #2581059 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. #51: THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO DELIME MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
AUG 312023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO DELIME MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
AUG 232023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 LBS OF BEEF, 6 LBS OF FISH, 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 4 LBS OF SHRIMP, 4 LBS OF CLAMS AND 5 LBS OF PORK AT TEMPERATURES OF 56F, 58F 60F 57F AND 60F. ALL MEAT WAS DISCARDED. 34 LBS VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORING TCS FOOD. THE UNIT WAS HOLDING AT 66F. INSTRUCTED THAT REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS AT 41F OR BELOW. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE COOLER ARE IN VERY POOR REPAIR CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AND 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK FOR ROACHES AND RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO DELIME MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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JAN 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 122023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES AND SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR SANITARY ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 172022PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2022
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO ELIMINATE ANY POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN RACK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACK AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED OR REPAIRED. ALL DEEP CUTS AND DARK COLORS MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL TABLE LEGS AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FAUCET AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING FOR ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS. RAID INSECT SPRAYS ONSITE. INSTRUCTED ONLY A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL CAN SET TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. VIOLATION REGARDING RODENT AND INSECT INFESTATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
APR 292021FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSEREVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONISTE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(O)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PLACE OVER HAND WASHING SINK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BROWN AND WHITE SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE TAPE TO MAKE SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF AND SHRIMP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES READING BETWEEN 48.2(F)AND 51.2(F) LOCATED IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DENATURE AND DISCARD. MANAGER DID CORRECT ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD WITHOUT LABELS AND DATES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PORK,BEEF, CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHECKED AMBIENT TEMP OF UNIT TEMPERATURES WERE READING 48.9(F) UNIT WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY MANAGER. BY END OF INSPECTION AMBIENT TEMP WAS CORRECTED TO 37.6(F) PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS. RAID INSECT SPRAYS ONSITE. INSTRUCTED ONLY A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL CAN SET TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY ONSITE. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 GERMAN ROACHES NESTING BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ON THE HOT COOKING LINE SIDE, CRAWLING ON FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND ON WALLS NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPROX 100-150 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FRONT BAR AREA AND COFFEE AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, INSIDE FLOOR TILES (MISSING GROUT) ALONG REAR HOT WATER UNIT, 3COMP SINK AREA, BEHIND STANDING COOLING UNITS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND COOKING STATIONS AND INSIDE THE DRY STROAGE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE WITH UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED AND PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES OR SET TABLES AS CUSTOMERS SIT FOR SERVICE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND OTHER COOKWARE TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE OF DISHWASHER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES FOR ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, FLOORS UNDER COOKING UNITS, ON THE SIDES OF COOKING UNITS, ON THE SIDES OF SINKS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ALSO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FACILITY USING CLOTH TOWELS FOR SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA (DRY STORAGE) INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING ON FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FACILITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AND KEEP ONSITE.
SEP 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOME WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN ALL PIPES ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TH PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST BE OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 32019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALL AND SHELVES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOME WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN ALL PIPES ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST BE OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE PREP TABLE, BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS, WOK STATION AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST BE OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 192018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP IN GROUT LINES. GROUT IN NEED OF REPLACING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN TEA AREA, AND BREADING STAION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK ON SITE MUST PROVIDE LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN.
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