SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEUNG'S CHOP SUEY.

EAT. 77/100

5713 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 25, 2018 · passed

14 of 19 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 25
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN TABLE SEAMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED COOKED FOODS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES AND IN TIN CANS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER FOODS INTO FOOD GRADE PLATIC CONTAINERS OR STAINLESS STEEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN GLASS SHIELD.

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

OBSERVED EDGES OF HOT LINE RANGE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EDGES OF HOT LINE RANGE HOOD.

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, BOWLS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PORTION OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. ALL BUCKET AND BOXES WITH FOODS IN TE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE WOK WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FAYER AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD (ONE OUT OF TWO) NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

DOOR OF THE WASHROOM NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY(LOCATED VERY CLOSE IN THE PREP AREA). MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS NEEDS RESEAL OR REPLACED, USING CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MAR 18
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 10
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPING IN REAR AREA, BY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL DROPPING, CLOSE ALL SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS AND CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA, BEHIND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN,

show all 19 inspections →
DEC 11
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1560060 ISSUED ON 07-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. #37 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP STORAGE AREA AND ALSO IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST REORGANIZE BEHIND FRONT STORAGE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 9
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP STORAGE AREA AND ALSO IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST REORGANIZE BEHIND FRONT STORAGE COUNTER.

SEP 16
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in rear kitchen by storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JAN 13
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS AND UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER,), PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN,SLICER, RICE COOKER,WOK STATION/GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ETC.

JAN 8
2014
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE SANITIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS TIME. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

WE OBSERVED OVER 100 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLE BOARDS,INSIDE MEAT SLICER MECHANICAL PARTS,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX NEAR THE WORK TABLE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED,INSIDE THE MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK ROOM (1) DEAD MOUSE BENEATH THE HOT WATER TANK,INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DEEP FRYERS,STOVE/OVEN AREA,BENEATH THE CHEST FREEZER,ON THE INTERIOR MOTOR COMPONENTS ON THE SIDE PANELS OF THE COOLERS. INSIDE TOOL DRAWERS STORAGE NEAR THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALSO A SCREEN IS NEEDED AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER,), PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN,SLICER, RICE COOKER,WOK STATION/GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ETC.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO,MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON LOWER/UPPER WALLS AND AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 28
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling by front of kitchen area, front counter area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen, not clean, need cleaning.

SEP 12
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON METAL RACKS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING ENDCAPS AT LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, (BRICKS, UNUSED FURNITURE, BARBECUE GRILL, GAS TANK, LITTER ETC.), UNDER STAIRCASE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ABOVE CASHIER.

MAY 30
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UNCLEANED SHELVES IN PACKAGING AREA,ABOVE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING MUST DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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

PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SCRAPED/REPAINTED; WALLS UNDER PREP TABLE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND HAND SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 1
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and dated all foods in original containers.

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

Storage shelves, exterior between cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detal clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and/or repair cooler.

JAN 4
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Deep fryer cabinet, cooler, exhaust hood and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and ceiling in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls and ceiling.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside refrigerator and prep cooler. Instructed to provided themometer visible inside both coolers.

MAY 25
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 PREPARATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND 15 LBS SLICED CABBAGE BEING WASHED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS UNCLEAN AND WITH DIRTY DISHES IN 1 SINK,INSTRUCTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ONLY FOR WASHING ,RINSING AND SANITIZING POTS AND PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS

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. COOKING KNOBS IN COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY,MUST REMOVE GREASE,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

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. CEILING VENTS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN PORTAGE PARK