OCT 21
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEMON TREE EXPRESS.
EAT. 85/100
176 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 21, 2014 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 142014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S)FROM REPORT# 1324551 DATED 7/16/2013 NOT CORRECTED (29)(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. (29)(38)FILTER AND HOOD NEED CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE, CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE FOR PROPER CLEANING.
JUL 162013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME,DATE AND TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING TILES) AT REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FILTER AND HOOD NEED CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
MAY 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING BELOW FRONT SINK MUST RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PARTS UNDER THE 'WOK' EQUIPMENT, THE PANEL BELOW THE FILTERS ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-N COOLER-DUE TO GREASE BUILD-UP OR DUST ACCUMULATION. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG THE BASEBOARS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & ON THE RIGHT SSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP TABLE MUST BE FREE OF GREASE OR DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, LOOSE ONES AT FRONT SIDE WALL OF THE SERVING AREA & UNDER THE FRYERS MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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