MAR 18
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAO YOU JU CHINESE BAR AND RESTAURANT.
EAT. 90/100
2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2013 · passed
Passed all 5 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0 PPM CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(APRONS, GLOVES,ETC.)
FEB 92011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND REMOVE FROM SHOPPING BAGS. PROVIDES SHELVES AND OR RACKS TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM DRY FOOD SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN. REMOVE LARGE POT THAT IS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE/GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT BAR, AND SODA SYRUP UNIT AT BAR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE TWO LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.
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