LEE'S WOK.
1437 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
17 of 23 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 172026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND STEAM TABLE.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
AUG 122025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SERVERAL BOXED ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED AT THE PREP STATIONS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATIONS IN BETWEEN THE GAPS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN LOCATION FOR STORAGE OF ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, SPILLAGE, AND GENERAL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD AND SPILLAGE.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYIN IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORING DIRECTLY BELOW BOTH FRYERS AND THE OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
JAN 142025PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREZER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES
OCT 302024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOUP COOLING IN THE WALK IN COOLER COVERED WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL ITEMS UNCOVERED TO ALLOW FOR AIR CIRCULATION. MANAGER REMOVED LIDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BOXES STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED DIRECTLY UNDER FANS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL STORED ITEMS ARE PROTECTED FROM ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION SUCH AS ICE AND WATER DRIPPAGE.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN STAGANT WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION SUCH AS CLEAN AND DRY BOWL IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES IN PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE WOKS AND PLASTIC LINING PRESENT ON MICROWAVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON TOP OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD PIECES AND ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
OBSERVED A MOP STORED FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR UTILITY SINK AREA. INSRTUCTED TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW IT TO DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION.
DEC 52023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
NOTED WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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OCT 282022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
3-501.15(B) OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF BULK OIL BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS A COOLING METHOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND MAINTENANCE.
3-307.11 OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL STORED IN A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE TO GET THE RICE OUT OF THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED FOUR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COOKING LINE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD CARDBOARD, AND EGG CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN THEM.
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH STACKED BINS AND EMPTY FOOD BINS. I ALSO OBSERVED IN THE WALK-COOLER THAT THE SHELVING UNITS WERE LINED WITH CARDBOARD SIGNS MAKING THE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTENANCE.
OCT 212022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF BULK OIL BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS A COOLING METHOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND MAINTENANCE.
OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL STORED IN A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE TO GET THE RICE OUT OF THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
OBSERVED FOUR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COOKING LINE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD CARDBOARD, AND EGG CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH STACKED BINS AND EMPTY FOOD BINS. I ALSO OBSERVED IN THE WALK-COOLER THAT THE SHELVING UNITS WERE LINED WITH CARDBOARD SIGNS MAKING THE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTENANCE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/04/2021, REPORT #2501097 #47 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTERTOPS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #52 NOTED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE VENTILATION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COLLECTING INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVE ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT WATER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. #53 NOTED WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAY 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 50F, CHICKEN (49.8F), SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 54/57F, EGGS 63F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTERTOP AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE VENTILATION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COLLECTING INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVE ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT WATER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
OCT 72020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
STORE ALL TO GO UTENSILS STORED THE SAME DURECTION WITH HANDLES FACING THE SAME WAY TO MAKE SURE NO BARE HAND CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF WALK IN CEILING TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT OF WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE. OBSERVED CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE AND ICE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST ABATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ABATE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS21 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW SHRIMP AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED SAUCES, UNCOVERED CUT FRESH VEGETABLES, CABBAGE. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH BEAN SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEATS, EGGS WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A LARGE PLASTIC BIN STORED ON COOKING OIL CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKED, PREPARED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135F OR ABOVE OR PROPERLY COOLED AND HELD COLD AT 41F. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.1F STORED IN A USED PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A LID ON IT. IN THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. $40.00 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE METAL BOWL ON TOP OF STORED FOOD IN UPPER FOOD STORAGE AREA OF THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95F. COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE SAME MANOR AT 47.1F. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WHOLE FISH AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F INSIDE A USED PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A LID ON IT IN THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT EGG ROLLS, COOKED STUFFED WON TONS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BBQ PORK, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES ON FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL SUCH FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 5 SPRAY CANS OF "RAID" BRAND INSECTICIDE WITH LABEL STATING "FOR INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY" BEING USED AND STORED IN THE DISH WASHING STORAGE SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO USED TIN CANS USED TO STORE IN-USE COOKING UTENSILS ON THE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR STORE RESIDENTIAL INSECTICIDES ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
BULK RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RICE SOAKING IN A BUCKET INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED CLEANED GREEN ONIONS HANGING UPSIDE DOWN TO DRY ON THE EDGE OF A USED PRODUCE DELIVERY BOX ON TOP OF A DIRTY, USED MILK CRATE DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CONTAINERS OF POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE DIRTY, WET CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS UNDER THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----BROKEN/CRACKED LID AND CONTAINER FOR THE BULK RICE. MUST REPLACE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL SHELVING, METAL FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL,PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
OBSERVED PEELING, BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL PAPER CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER SHELVING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM UNIT ON WALLS,SHELVES AND ON TOP BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AND UNEVEN CAULK BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
DEC 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FOOD SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
MAY 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DEC 142016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR STORAGE. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
OBSERVED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
DEC 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ELEVEATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
REPLACE WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH PLASTIC OR OTHER NON ABSORBENT CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHARP POINT OF THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LIGHT BULB FOR THE REACH-IN SODA COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE AIR VENTS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH FALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 162013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 202012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE SIDES OF THE GRILL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 132011FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS FOR THE DRY FOOD,REMOVE CARDBOARDS.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRAESE BUILD-UP).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCUDING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON IT).
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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