Lao Sze Chuan
Mixed record — 9 of 21 inspections passed
2025-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP, DUCK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHIL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK BEING THAWED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FROZEN FOOD ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP C...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON PUSH CARTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY/RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2024-09-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2024-09-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTA...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND THE DOOR AND BEHIND THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE, 2O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER CHEST FREEZER IS SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHUNK PINEAPPLE, OYSTER SAUCE, PEPPER ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA (BY THE PREP SINK).
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2580836 ISSUED ON 08-28-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED...
2023-08-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR A...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
2022-11-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE ICE MACHINE ENGINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
2022-09-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-09-09 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BAR AREA ON COOLERS AND INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES OF THE BAR TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2022-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2022-07-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN WALLS ON PREP AREA ON EAST WALL BY MICROWAVE. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE/HAVE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-03-26 Pass Complaint 10 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AT SAID CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWOO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP COOLERS ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTREMELY GRIMED INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POT STORED AT SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
2020-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-10-30 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
2019-10-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD WITHIN 50F WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $25, 10 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 49.5F VALUED AT $30 AND 10 LBS OF COOKED WONTONS VALUED AT $15 AT 49.9 F. ALL FOOD WA...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING SHRIMP AND CHICKEN AT 50F. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS RESTORED TO LESS THAN 41F. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HANDLE AT STANDING DOOR FREEZER ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH AN EXCESS OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD.
2019-10-07 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR OF KITCHEN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR OF KITCHEN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
2019-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-04-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-04-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETLY OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE CONTAINERS AND BUS BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATERED DOWN DISH DETERGENT SUPPLIED IN BOWL AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR MAIN COOKING LINE. MANAGER WAS TOLD THIS WAS INADEQUATE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHIN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEHIND BAR THAT NEED LABEL. OBSERVED SPICES BEHIND COOKING LINE NEED IDENTIFYING LABELS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT AREA NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER STAORAGE SHELVES. MUST ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT ON INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229355 DATED 10/4/18 #55 NOTED THE FOLLOWING-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO C...
2018-11-27 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 9 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE AND PLACE IT ON A CUSTOMERS TO-GO FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE READY FOR DELIVERY AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.M...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CRAB RANGOON (55.9/54.7F), CARROTS 44.1F, CHICKEN (48.9F/45.1F), DUMPLINGS 61.9F, PASTA 45.7F, BEEF KABAB 44.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CAN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
2018-10-11 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASY AND DIRT INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
2018-10-04 Fail License CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.114(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE OR A VERIFICATION POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 46.8F, GREEN VEGETABLES 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, PROK 57.6F, PASTA 45.7F, CHICKEN (45.5F/46.4F),SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 45.7F, TOFU (5...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE READING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 NOTED OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CRACKS OF WALL COVING BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND ON THE FLOOR OF 2ND FLOOR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTE OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, MOP SINK AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR F...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(C) NOTED AUTOMATIC STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE E...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASY AND DIRT INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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