LITTLE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4104 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2021.

Last inspected Feb 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES -WENT TO THE HAND WASH SINK TO REPAIR DRAIN -REMOVED CONTAINERS AND BAG OF ONIONS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK -WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH THE WASH CLOTH STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON THEN WENT BACK TO THE PREP TO CONTINUE PREPPING FOOD. -WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED CLEANING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING PROCEDURE AND USE OF GLOVES. MUST CHANGE GLOVES DURING CHANGE OF TASK, MOVING FROM ON PREP AREA TO ANOTHER TASK AND MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BETWEEN THE TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH GREASE AND LINE WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MAY 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER UNCOVERED SOY SAUCE BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS. MUST ALSO BE PROTECTED AND COVERED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (GENDER NEUTRAL). MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ON FOOD.

MAR 7

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MAR 5

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #60- #41-WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #49-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER WITH DIRT, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 25

2019

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER PLASTIC SODA CRATE SHELVING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, 30 TO 40 DROPPINGS UNDER MILK CRATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND 30 TO 40 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER REAR HALLWAY METAL RACK DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA OR MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.----EXTREMELY DIRTY, FOOD STAINED EMPTY MSG CARDBOARD BARRELS USED AS SEATING AND SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE, UNABLE TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232955 ON 11-8-18 NOT CORRECTED. #41-: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#49-: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55- ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDED UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-29-18, INSPECTION #2232459.POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER OLD REPORT FROM MAY 22-2017.

OCT 29

2018

FAIL 14 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(B) NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE,CHICKEN,TOFU). MANAGER WAS TELEPHONE UPON MY ARRIVAL.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GOING BACK AND FORTH FROM REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA DOING NON FOOD RELATED TASK: HANDLE GARBAGE CONTAINER,RE-LOAD PAPER DISPENSER,WIPE PREP TABLE AND WITH BARE HAND(PALM AND BACK OF HIS HAND) CONTINUOUSLY TOUCHED COOKED CHICKEN(WHICH WILL BE USED FOR SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN) TO CHECK IF FOOD IS COOLED DOWN. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT FOR READY TO EAT FOOD,MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUES,SPATULAS,TONGS,SINGLE USE GLOVES,OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 -CITATION ISSUED- COS

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

3-101.11: FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHILE BEING STORED. OBSERVED COOKED EGG ROLLS STORED ON TOP PRINTED MENU FLIERS(INK ON FOOD)STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.EGG ROLLS STORED ON TOP DIRTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER WITHOUT CONTAINER/FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 8 VALUE $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-40-050(A). - COS - COS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1# OF WHOLE TOFU STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.6F AND 5 SHEET PANS OF FRYED CHICKEN STORED AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA AND ALSO ACROSS FROM STAFF WASHROOM WITH OPENED DOOR,FOOD TEMPERATURE: 80.7F 83.5F; 88.8F; 89F AND 92.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 26,VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER AND BEHIND WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER, UNDER SHELVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA,UNDER GREASE PLASTIC CRATES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OVER 30 ANTS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,UNDER BLACK PLASTIC CRATE WHICH WAS STUCK ON FLOOR DUE TO EXCESS GREASE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ANTS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDED UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 22

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN ABOVE WOK AREAS, TABLES, AND WOK AREAS.MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

DEC 13

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERFED GREASE AND DIRT AN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATED ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

APR 11

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCT STORED. MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ANS 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 22

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH GREASE SPLLATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EMPTY BOXES SCATTERED ON TOP OF THE SODA CASES STORED IN THE CLOSET. MUST DISCARD OR REMOVE BOXES FROM CLOSET AND RE-ORGANIZE.

JAN 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 7

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO WATER SERVICE DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES. RESTORE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CLEAVER IN THE KNIFE RACK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CLEAVERS PROIR TO STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP ON THE CEILING AND MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WOK LINE IS DIRTY AND DARK, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS CLEAN AND LIGHT COLORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE WOKS STATION, REPLACE THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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