Lemon Grass Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2018-05-17 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAID COOLER. DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. AND SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, USE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, TOILET ROOMS, MOP CLOSET AND DINING ROOM
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, REAR PREP, WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND MOP CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND REAR OFFICE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2017-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA HAS STAINED CEILING TILE, WALL SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
2017-06-26 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITY (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTEWATER BACKS UP IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA HAS STAINED CEILING TILE, WALL SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
2016-10-18 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
2016-04-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON ROLLING STORAGE CART. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT SURFACE IF NEEDED. IMPROPER SHELVING FOR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ATTACHED ANSEL SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (STORAGE ROOM DOOR, WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, TOILET ROOM DOORS) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NECESSARY A...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
2015-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASY BUILD-UP).
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALK THRU FOOD PREP AREA TO GO TO THE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
2015-02-23 Fail Canvass 12 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NON COMPLIANCE NOTED WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 1453554 DATED 9-19-14: -32- GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO COOLERS REMAIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP(DIRT). -33- ALL INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: COOKING EQUIPMENT( DEEP FRYER, AND ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES , PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK(DIRT BUILD-UP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASY BUILD-UP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(THESE AREAS MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DISCARD DIRTY STANDING WATER FROM MOP PAIL IN REAR TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INSECT BREEDING
2014-09-19 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, TORN AND WITH BUILD UP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLOOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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 BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE DRIPPING AT SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CEILING TILES WITH SPLATTER AND SOME MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BOTH FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING. FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD HANDLERS ARE ALLOWED IN REAR PREP AREA.
2013-04-17 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2013-03-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2012-04-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOPER AT FRONT ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
2011-05-04 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-04-27 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE WALK-IN FREEZER HOLDS 17 f TEMPERATURES, REPAIR THE FREEZER SO IT HOLDS 0 f.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REPAIR THE DAMAGED REAR SCREEN DOOR SO IT IS PEST PROOF.
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. REPAIR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS SO THEY HOLD WATER.
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. CLEAN AND DEGREASE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING.
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. THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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. REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN AND PAINT THE WOK LINE REAR WALL.
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