SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LITTLE VIETNAM RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

1132 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2024 · passed

6 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2024
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD OR OTHER UTENSILS AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED PLASTIC BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED TO DISPENSE FOODS. MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL, GLASS TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE, UNDER THE FRONT GLASSWARE STORAGE OR INSIDE COOLERS OR FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLOTH CURTAINS USED TO SEPARATE THE KITCHEN AND REAR HALLWAY NOTED SOILED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FRONT COUNTER ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

OCT 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2023
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS OF ALL KITCHEN HANDWASH SINKS AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT EGG ROLLS/SPRING ROLLS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CIATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS

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

NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MECHANICIAL STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIRS, SUPPORTED WITH STICKS TO HOLD THE HANDLE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 19
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

RICE SCOOPS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. SCOOPS MUST BE PLACED IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER, CONTAINER OF RUNNING WATER, OR WATER THAT IS MAINTAIN AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SCOOPS WERE PLACED IN AN EMPTY CUP.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED SINCE 9/13/22. REPORT #2563586. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED ARE LISTED BELOW; #37) 3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #47) 4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE. #55) 6-501.113: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED. 6-501.114: THE UNUSED COOLERS STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED BOTH THE PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DISH HAND SINK WAS FILLED WITH GLOVES AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH A CUTTING BOARD, CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER, DISHWASHING SCRUBBING SPONGES, AND A DISH RACK WITH DISHES NOTED AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CUT FRUITS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A PREP TABLE IN A COVERED CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE.

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

WOODEN CABINET NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE. NOTED PEELING PRESSED WOOD, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK HOT WATER HANDLE DOES NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF. NOTED WITH A CONSTANT SLOW STREAM OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE UNUSED COOLERS STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

JAN 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 17
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT, REMOVE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDED BLEACH FOR SANITIZING DISHES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/17/2019, REPORT #2293672. #57-FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58- FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (BEEF, RICE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SOLD AT BUSINESS.(PHO/UNDERCOOKED STEAK FOR SOUP)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY FOOD(SUGAR,LENTILS,ETC) CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS

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

ALL UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERT.

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

WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER HAS BROKEN PANEL AND RACK AT INTERIOR OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.IF IS REPAIRED USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. NEW ICE MACHINE WILL BE INSTALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT POTABLE WATER LINE. ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT JUICE AREA AND AT SECOND STORAGE AREA IF IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION.HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.BROKEN DOORS(HINGS)AT CAROUSEL CABINET AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,OM SHELVES,LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SHOWERS ARE INSTALLED ON BOTH STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE FLAT GRILL(SCRAPE IF OFF AND CLEAN),GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER PIPE,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.SEAL OPENING ON COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT STORAGE AREA.SHELVES AND FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

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

BROKEN WALL AT FIRST STORAGE AREA BY THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,WAS REPAIRED WITH A PIECE OF RAW WOOD,SURFACE IS POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY DRY WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACED CEILING TILE BY THE HOOD AROUND PIPES WITH WIDE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. BROKEN WEST WALL INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM,REPAIR/REPAINT. GRIME AND FOOD STAINS AT REAR HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN EAST WALL BETWEEN EXIT REAR MAIN DOOR AND SECONDARY REAR DOOR.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD. PREMISES STORES YELLOW BUCKETS,BROOM AND NON FOOD ITEMS,NEED TO REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SECOND REAR STORAGE AREA.BROKEN WALL BY THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. .

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 4
2018
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL(HAND DRYING DEVICE) MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE REAR DOOR GROUND HAS ACCUMULATION OF BROKEN WALL TILES,ALSO UNUSED SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS(STRAINERS,PLASTIC BOTTLES, POTS, ETC)ON GROUND.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND.EXCESS ITEMS:BOTTLES,FOOD,BRICKS,ETC.UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN MENTIONED AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.PROVIDE TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY FOOD(SUGAR,LENTILS,ETC) CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS.

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

ALL UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERT.

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

WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER HAS BROKEN PANEL AND RACK AT INTERIOR OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.IF IS REPAIRED USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. NEW ICE MACHINE WILL BE INSTALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT POTABLE WATER LINE. ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT JUICE AREA AND AT SECOND STORAGE AREA IF IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION.HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.BROKEN DOORS(HINGS)AT CAROUSEL CABINET AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,OM SHELVES,LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SHOWERS ARE INSTALLED ON BOTH STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE FLAT GRILL(SCRAPE IF OFF AND CLEAN),GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER PIPE,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.SEAL OPENING ON COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT STORAGE AREA.SHELVES AND FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

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

BROKEN WALL AT FIRST STORAGE AREA BY THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,WAS REPAIRED WITH A PIECE OF RAW WOOD,SURFACE IS POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY DRY WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACED CEILING TILE BY THE HOOD AROUND PIPES WITH WIDE HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. BROKEN WEST WALL INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM,REPAIR/REPAINT. GRIME AND FOOD STAINS AT REAR HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN EAST WALL BETWEEN EXIT REAR MAIN DOOR AND SECONDARY REAR DOOR.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD. PREMISES STORES YELLOW BUCKETS,BROOM AND NON FOOD ITEMS,NEED TO REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SECOND REAR STORAGE AREA.BROKEN WALL BY THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. .

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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