Little Wok
Mixed record — 8 of 18 inspections passed
2025-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE KIT AND PROCEDURE PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE REMINDING EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 131F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED REPLACING OLDER, LOW TEMP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD AND BOXES OF DRIED GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD FROM BELOW ANY UNP...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD, BAGS OF VEGETABLES, AND VARIOUS BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. I...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ENTIRTIY OF THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE TO BE FULL OF SINGLE SERVICE AND BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVES AT SIDE OF GRILL AREA/NEXT TO DOOR FOR REAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A SEVERELY LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE THAT IS ALSO RUSTED AWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MENS TOILET ON LEFT SIDE TO OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHED, CAUSING A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS OR TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATI...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FOUND AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS O...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT #2596242: #49) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY ...
2024-06-13 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE COOLER) ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQU...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM SINK COLD WATER LINE WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, A...
2023-12-08 Pass Recent Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-11-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-11-06 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: IN THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM, BOXES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE(REAR AREA), WASHROOMS, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS:ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISHMACHINE,MOP SINK AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAINS
2023-09-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD
2023-08-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WASHROOMS WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDAION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, AND SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED AL...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 3/30/2017. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BEVERAGE BOTTLES (LIQUOR) ARE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND SUSHI PREP ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ..FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND FOOD DRY STORAGE. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2022-01-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-01-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 21 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAKE AVAILABLE DURING EACH HEALTH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES EATING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE DESIGNATED DINING AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOO...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED ALL METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQU...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
DIRTY HAND WASH WASHBOWLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. WET/SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/DUSTY FLOOR FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510386 ON 5-26-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #45- 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCE...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT FACE MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS. VIOLATION OF RULES AND ORDER 2-112-340 CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING.
2021-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12--COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
2021-05-18 Fail Canvass 11 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PLASTIC TUB ON TOP OF MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.3F. REVIEWED HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135F OR GREATER. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION IS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 90 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED CREAM CHEESE FILLING, COOKED EGG ROLLS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY ...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL COOKS IN ALL PREP AREAS NOTED WITHOUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE.----COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR, TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.-----CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST MUST C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK. NOT ON THE FLOOR OF ANY OTHER AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366070 ON 3-19-20 NOT CORRECTED. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUND...
2020-03-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA AND ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TI...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SOUP, SEAFOOD,ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 51.1F, BEEF 60.3F, CHICKEN 63.7F, TOFU 59.0F, CHICKEN 95.3F, DUMPLING 73.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS W...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 37-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRA...
2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-02-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. SOAP SUPPLIED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. FOODHANDLER CURRENTLY WASHING HANDS AT SECOND SINK AT BAR (ABOUT 10FT AWAY FROM PREPARATION). MUST REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.(OLD PLATES, ETC.) MUST CLEAR/CLEAN TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 LBS/$20 OF SUSHI RICE AT 85 DEGREES. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT SUSHI HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACIDIFIED TO REMOVE FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PROD...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOK LINE EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM THE STOVE TOP AND ATTACHED SHELF AND THE SHELF BELOW THE LEFT STOVE BURNER. MUST CLEAN SOILED KNIVES STORED ON THE KNIFE STRIP. MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST CL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN AND NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
2016-07-19 Pass License 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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