MAY 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LIANG'S KITCHEN.
EAT. 94/100
2109 S WABASH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2015 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN NEXT TO DEEP FRYER, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA, PERSONAL ITEMS, LETTERS, PAPER BILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIERMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED ON EITHER SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCHE TO TURN BATHROOM LIGHT ON AND OFF VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN LIGHTSWITCH.
JUN 52013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY/COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD-REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT BY MOP AND 3-COMPARTMET SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR,ETC.)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)
MAR 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND COOKED PIG FEET IN CONTAINER WITH WATER AND CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT MUSHROOMS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT 58.0-60.8F, RAW SHRIMP AT 59.5F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.6F, RAW PORK AT 59.4F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT #10LB, APPROXIMATE VALUE $40.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES, UNDER AROUND STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE BLACK STAINS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING ABOVE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASE TRAP-FOUL, SEWER ODOR NOTED AT REAR KITCHEN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
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FEB 242011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM ALL PREP SHELVES/RACKS, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE FROM PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH SHELVES/RACKS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD STORAGE RACKS AT REAR, AND IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN TOILET ROOM AND NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE HAND WASH SINK.
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. REMOVE DEBRIS AND LEAVES NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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