LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT.
1520 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 172018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS .
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, TOILET ROOMS, MOP CLOSET AND DINING ROOM
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.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND REAR OFFICE.
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.
JUL 62017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA HAS STAINED CEILING TILE, WALL SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUN 262017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA HAS STAINED CEILING TILE, WALL SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
OCT 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
APR 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 AFTER CLEANING.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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MAR 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASY BUILD-UP).
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALK THRU FOOD PREP AREA TO GO TO THE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 232015FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
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 WOK COOKING STATION), AND ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT(DIRT BUILD-UP) STILL NEED CLEANING.-34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT BUILD-UP). -35- DRIPPING GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS, AND STAINS REMAIN ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -38- BOTH FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE STILL LEAKING. -41- CLUTTER STILL NOTED IN REAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES , PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK(DIRT BUILD-UP).
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASY BUILD-UP).
REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(THESE AREAS MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT).
SEE VIOLATION #29.
DISCARD DIRTY STANDING WATER FROM MOP PAIL IN REAR TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INSECT BREEDING
SEP 192014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 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 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.
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.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD HANDLERS ARE ALLOWED IN REAR PREP AREA.
APR 172013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 62013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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: 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.MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT REAR 3COMP SINK.
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 AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.
APR 272011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
REPAIR THE DAMAGED REAR SCREEN DOOR SO IT IS PEST PROOF.
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.
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.
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.
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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