SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEGEE RICE AND NOODLES.

EAT. 80/100

1810 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 21, 2014 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENT COVERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE THE DUST ACCUMULATION.

MAR 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWING DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 28
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 us LABEL AND DATED FOOD THAT IS STORED LONGER THAN 12 HOURS.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE WOOD PANEL INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,USED FOR SHELF, MUST PROVIDE FOOD SHELF FOR REFRIGERATION. NEED TO REPLACE DOORS OF THE 3 DOORS COOLER,UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(BOTTOM PART)GREASE BUILD UP. EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE HOOD EXTREMELY GREASY(SOUTH SIDE)

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BESIDE THE HOOD (SOUTH SIDE)GREASE BUILD-UP.OR PAINT IT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION, NEXT TO KITCHEN DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 15
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. FOUL ODOR CAMES OUT FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER AND KEEP RECEIPTS OR WORK ORDER ON PREMISES.

FEB 8
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE( FOR EGGROLLS) STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70350-17

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70350-17

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES INCLUDED COOLERS AND FREEZERS

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN SIDE OF VENTILATION(HOOD).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES OUT FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA/DINING AREA.UNABLE TO CHECK UNDER THE SINK DUE TO A WOOD PANEL COVERS THE PLUMBING,UNABLE TO REMOVE WOOD IS SEALED .INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE AREA OPENED.

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MAR 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F TO 46.9F.FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING, PER MANAGER STATEMENT;HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS 38.7F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10, VALUE 80.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).HOOOO60142-15

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOY OPENED REAR DOOR(DOOR SURFACE DIRTY WITH GRIME)REMOVING GARBAGE BOX FROM PREP AREA,RETURNED IN WORKING SPACE AREA AND START TO COOK,(WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED CUT FRESH BROCCOLI,AND OTHER FOOD),NEVER WASHED HER HANDS.FOOD WAS DISCARDED, AND HAND WASHING PROCEDURES EXPLAINED AND SHOWED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO60142-15.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE DIRTY SOY SAUCE BOX,FOOD STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER , NOT COVERED (IN TWO DOOR COOLER ).ALSO FOUND RICE COOKER WITH WHITE RICE IN IT,ON TOP THE WHITE RICE A DIRTY CONTAINER WITH COOKED BROWN RICE IN IT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED.INFORMATION ON FOOD STORAGE GIVEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60145-18

MINORSanitation
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.DO NOT STORE KNIFE IN BETWEEN SHELVES, STORE THEM IN KNIFE RACK.

MINORSanitation
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, BUILD UP OF GREASE.

MINORSanitation
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.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF PRODUCE COOLER, IN PREP AREA.

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