LAO SZE CHUAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2172 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

34 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLER PUT BARE HAND INTO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CUT VEGETABLES WITH BARE HAND THEN PROCEEDED TO ADD ADDITIONAL FOOD ITEMS TO PLATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT CUT VEGETABLE ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE ON THE PUBLIC WAY. CONTAINERS WERE OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2018

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30-32 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED 20-22 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND EXPOSED, GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBUARY 16, 2017 REPORT #1989257. #33 FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. #35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS OF GREASE/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AT REAR. #41 REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE/REEPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.

FEB 16

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE/REEPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS OF GREASE/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 1

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.

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MAR 25

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE AND DRY GOODS STORED; MUST CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. ESTABLISHMENT WAS SERVICED BY ANDERSON ON MARCH 15, 2016 WHERE NO ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED. RECOMENDED SERVICE FROM ANDERSON PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE FIRST DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILE IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SEP 9

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 3

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

ADULTERATED FOOD FOUND IN KITCHEN AREA, FOUND DEAD COCKROACHES MIXED UP WITH SUGAR AND CORN STARCH IN LARGE BINS UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOODS FREE FROM ANY ADULTERATION. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(B). 50 LBS OF FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $$50.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS INFESTATION FOUND. OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLES AND WALLS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL, ALSO FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE, FOOD AND GREASE BEIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

JUL 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION: FOUND SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON TOP OF PLATES OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE CONTAMINATED, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

JUL 9

2015

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREPVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527405 DATED ON 2-27-15 FOR VIOLATION # (33)THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,(34):FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FEB 27

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STANDING WITH HIS SOILED SHOES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE/ CUTTING BOARD REACHING TO GET AN ITEM FROM TOP OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO STEP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TIN CANS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD IN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE, DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 10

2014

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED TEN LIVE ADULT AND BABY ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN STORAGE CLOSET OF KITCHEN, BY THE ICE MACHINE, AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN CREVICES OF WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 8/14/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

JUN 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DISHWASHING RACKS THAT HOLD DISHES DURING WASH CYCLE INSIDE OF MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.

APR 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.

FEB 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN/CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT DAILY.

JAN 29

2014

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SIX ADULT ROACHES ON PREMISES. FIVE WERE IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON WALL AND FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND ONE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION CRAWLING BEHIND/UNDER THE WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 10

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE OPENINGS OBSERVED IN SCREEN DOOR WHICH LEADS TO A FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPAIR RUBBER DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SECURE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, DOOR JAMS, SHELVES ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: REFRIGERATORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, THREE COMP SINK, DISHMACHINE ETC. ALSO CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. REPLACE COVER TO CEILING VENT IN CENTER OF DINING AREA WHERE MISSING. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY: IE MOPS, BROOMS ETC. PROVIDE A HANGING RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 29

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 19

2013

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND 1 REACH IN COOLER AT 59.4 DEGREES AND 1 REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 55.6 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLERS CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEEF, CHICKEN SHRIMP, AND PORK 57.4 - 63.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1000.00 100LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND MICE ACTIVITY IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. ALONG WEST SIDE WALL UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN STORAGE AREA, 10-12 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASH, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER. KNIVES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN TABLES AND COOLERS. KNIFE HOLDER NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AND HINGES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAITAIN AT ALL TIME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OUTSIDE HANDLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0PPM OF CHLORINE.) ALSO, OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES IN ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT (NO DETERGENT OR WATER IN SINK) USING A SOAPY SPONGE, RINSING UTENSILS (FAILING TO SANITIZE UTENSILS) AND THEN PLACING THEM ON THE DRAIN SHELF ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP. SINK AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS ON DRAIN RACK AND IN DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRMAN ARRIVED AND FIXED DISH MACHINE, UNIT WAS NOT TAGGED-NOW PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND GRIME. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STAIRS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO SMOKING SIGNS WITHIN 15 FEET OF ENTRANCE DOORS NOT POSTED IN ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE BUTTS FOUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR (SOME JUST 5 FEET AWAY FROM DOOR.) ALSO A SLIGHTLY SMOKED CIGARETTE WITH ASH STILL ATTACHED TO IT FOUND ON A CART IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE 15 FT AWAYS FROM DOORS, POST SIGNAGE AND REMOVE CIGARETTE FROM CART. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 MANAGER WENT TO A NEIGHBORING RESTAURANT TO GET NO SMOKING WITHIN 15 FT SIGNAGE AND POSTED AT EVERY DOOR.

NOV 29

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 2

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BY HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.ALSO, FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH MISSING SCREEN MESH AND BROKEN BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP(1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP/FOOD DEBRIS AT WOK STATIONS AND UNDER TABLES.FOUND 3 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH IMPROPER LIDS.(NOT TIGHT FITTING/NOT ORIGINAL LID). MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS OR BRAND NEW CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS. MAIN KITCHEN AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WOK AREAS AND BY HOT WATER TANK.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE)

APR 30

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS.

JUN 16

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE TIN CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE TIN CANS AND USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MAY 3

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT TEA STATION AND UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAP FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POT FROM REAR PREMISES.

MAR 30

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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