AUG 27
2015
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAO YUNNAN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 41/100
2109 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2015 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 202015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND BOTH PREP AREA HAND SINKS WITHOUT HAND WASH SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS COTROL, FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE COCKROACHES AT KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER COVER IN POOR REPAIR , EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES NOT CELAN AT DISH WASHING AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEVERAL CRACK AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
APR 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING GROCERY BAGS FOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER BAGS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 32015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ACTIVITY NOTED, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATERED ALONG WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
USING TIN CANS TO COOK IN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ADRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING GROCERY BAGS FOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
SEP 42014PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION, RUST AND VERY UNCLEAN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NEEDS OT BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN CLOSET CONTAINING MOP AND BUCKET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING AND WALLS OF REAR EXITWAY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTER. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SINK
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO ENSURE THAT ALL COOLERS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED POTS AND PAN STORED IN CLOSET CONTAINING MOP AND MOP BUCKET. ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM CLOSET WITH MOP AND MOP BUCKET.
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AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER INCLUDING : RAW FISH, CHICKEN, BLOOD AND COOKED VEGETABLES. ALL FOOD COLLECTIVELY WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND WAS VALUED AT $350. IT RANGED IN TEMPERATURE FROM 52.3- 55.6 F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION, RUST AND VERY UNCLEAN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NEEDS OT BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE WITHIN COOLER. COOLER MUST BE CLEANED ON WALLS CEILING AND BACK. ALL GASKETS MUST BE CLEANED AND/OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN CLOSET CONTAINING MOP AND BUCKET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING AND WALLS OF REAR EXITWAY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO ENSURE THAT ALL COOLERS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED POTS AND PAN STORED IN CLOSET CONTAINING MOP AND MOP BUCKET. ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM CLOSET WITH MOP AND MOP BUCKET.
MAY 142013PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON THE SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 51.0F-57.7F AND INCLUDED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, DUCK AND PIG EARS. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROX. 25LBS. VALUED AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT ANY OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED-MUST MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER AND OVER-FLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AND FIXED SINK.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FRONT/REAR EXP0SED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. BOTH WERE FOUND WITH DISHES AND TOWELS IN THEM. ALSO, REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED-CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE/KEEP SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MAY 252012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 53.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.TAGGED COOLER.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.10 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 51.8F, 5POUNDS RAW FISH AT 51.7F, 10 POUNDS COOOKED NOODLES AT 52.3F, 10 POUNDS RAW EGGS AT 53.9F, 15 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.4F, AND 5 POUNDS CRAB RANGOON AT 51.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED OF 55 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $150.00
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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