SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LIUYISHOU HOT POT CHICAGO.

BEAT. 23/100

2215 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 19, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FEB 11
2026
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ONE FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (CORRECTED ON SITE), INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APR 17
2025
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH LIQUID FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (SEASME SEED OIL) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE LEAK IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10
2025
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND WITH GLOVES ON AND STARTED TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. A BOTTLE OF HANDWASHING SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE MENTIONED SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH LIQUID FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (SEASME SEED OIL) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SURROUNDING THE ALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, INSIDE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE CRATES OUTSIDE OF THE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDES OF THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: ON THE LID OF THE CONTAINER OF SEASME SEED OIL, ON TOP OF THE LEDGE NEAR THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE A BOX WITH A COOKING CLEAVER KNIFE, ON THE WOODEN PALLETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE CLEAVER KNIFE WAS WASHED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED SOME MICE DROPPINGS DURING WALK THROUGH OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE LEAK IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 16
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A): OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. A BIN OF ICE AND A SCOOP, GARNISH FOR BEVERAGES, CUPS, AND COFFEE/TEA UNIT WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9
2024
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. A BIN OF ICE AND A SCOOP, GARNISH FOR BEVERAGES, CUPS, AND COFFEE/TEA UNIT WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE WAS 167.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. TECHNICHAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISHWASHING MACHINE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE FOUND NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE AT THE FRONT SELF-SERVICE BUFFET: SESAME BALLS (118.0F), SPRING ROLLS (120.0F), AND BOILED EGGS (73.7F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ACROSS FROM THE BACK EMPLOYEE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 57.0F. FOUND CHICKEN ON THE COLD SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE AT 56.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED 12LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED KIMCHI THAT'S PREPARED ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCCESSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISCONTINUE PREPARING KIMCHI UNTIL A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS OBTAINED BY CDPH. PLEASE COMMENTS FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN. 15LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $60 DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCCESSES SUCH AS PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONCOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEZ SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE WOODEN POST STORED ON TOP OF A CLOSED GARBAGE CAN, WALL BASE BEHIND THE WHITE- STAND ALONE FREEZER, AND ON ELECTRICAL BOXES BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR. IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT IS ABLE TO CHECK SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREA.

MAR 21
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; ALL MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 10
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMSIES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM OF KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BY THE MEAT SLICER, BEHIND THE FLOOR MIXER AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA NEEDS CLEANING, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WOK STATION, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN BLADE OF CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE SPRAYER NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS AND CORNER AREA BY KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; ALL MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIIFCATE.

SEP 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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