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Mixed record — 6 of 14 inspections passed
2023-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING STORED NEXT TO THE WOK STATION AND AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 77F AND ABOUT 1 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 64F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TC...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER AND IN TWO NON-MECHANICAL UNITS; OBSERVED ABOUT 1 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 50.1 IN A PREP COOLER, ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW SHRIMP AT 53F LOCATED IN ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE FACILITY USING NON-MECHANICAL UNITS WITH ICE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NON-MECHANICAL UNIT TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY SETTING INSECT TRAPS AND A CAN OF RAID ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL PEST TRAPS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL KITCHENWARE PROPERLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
2022-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND RAW SCALLOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CUT READY TO EAT BROCCOLI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BROCCOLI AND DISCARD BROCCILI. RAW SEAFOOD OR MEAT SHALL NEVER BE STORED OVER RAW OR READY TO EAT VEGTABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION I...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING, FOUND RICE AT 110F LOCATED IN REAR HOT HOLDING. INSTRCUTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 60F LOCATED ON SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOUVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2021-12-15 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( TAHINI SAUCE ), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
2019-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 10 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE MARINATED CHICKEN 46-48 F , OF COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 47.5 F, MARINATED BEEF 48 F . MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 20,VALUE 29 PRIORITY...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, MARINATED BEEF)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON DISPLAY BUFFET USE FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME (SUGAR, OATMEAL ETC).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE SEVERALLY DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH DUST LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR AND RE ATTACHED TO WALLS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION PROVIDED FOR 9 EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES .
2018-12-18 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-10-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-10-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACING AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF DICED TOMATOES, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FOOD FROM READY-TO-EAT FOODS, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. 10 LBS TOMATOES DISCARDED VALUED AT $10
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
DISH WASHER NOT FOLLOWING SANITIZER MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTED PROCEDURE FOR PROVIDE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF SANITIZER AT 3-COM SINK WHILE WASHING UTENSILS. LESS THAN 50 PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS CALL ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES IN MAIN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE BEHIND WALL PLATE COVERINGS, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSIDE CABINETS, ABOVE PREP AREA CEILING, CRACKS AND CREVICES OF KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND OVER 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INST...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH FACILITY,WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY LEAVING A GAP BETWEEN WALL AND SHEET COVERS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2018-07-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED RAW FISH PREPED STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 1-LB OF WHITE TUNA AT 46.9F, SALMON-48.2F,TUNA-44.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT APPRO...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND PREPARED AT OPEN AREA COOKING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS AT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS,( BULK) SPICES, FLOUR, SOY SAUCE,ETC ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES TO-GO ON COUNTER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS OF INGREDIENTS, NAME, WEIGH...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2018-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 2- PANS / APPROX 25-LBS OF COOKED RICE INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 64.2F,62.5F AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ALSO APPROX 2-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT 52.3F. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED, AT COST APPROX $20.00. CDI. MUST MAI...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE. FOOD HANDLER USING CELL PHONE IN PREP AREA, WEARING GLOVES,PUT CELL PHONE INSIDE PANTS POCKET AND TAKE FOOD,FROM INSIDE THE COOLER TO BEGIN TO PREPARE IT. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES A...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.GAPS ALONG COVING IN SUSHI STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
2017-05-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE PRODUCT OR FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIAN SAME.
2017-05-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LARGE POT WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN IT INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEM, CLEAN SINK AND USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE FOOD ITEMS AT THE SELF SERVE BUFFET STATION IS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THERE IS NO PROTECTION ABOVE THE AREA TO PROTECT IT FROM DIRT AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS. ONLY SOME OF THE PRODUCT HAVE COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET MORE LIDS FOR ALL OF...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS ALL ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PIPES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING S...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1966807 DATED 10/20/16 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-MISSING COVING IN OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM BY SUSHI PREP.MUST INSTALL. 45-NO ONLINE ILLINOIS STATE TRAINI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -THE KNIFE RACK HAS DIRT/DUST. -THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD/DIRT DEB...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS HAS FOOD, DIRT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE PRODUCT OR FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE NECK OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) LEAKS WATER. ALSO, THE COLD WATER DOESN'T COMPLETELY TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE ICE SCOOP IS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, IT'S STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.APPROX 4-(3 LB) PACKAGES OF BEEF MAINTAINED AT 46.6F,APPROX 15-LBS OF SHELL EGGS AT 48.7F,52.8F,20 LB ROLL OF GROUND BEEF AT -46.2F.ALSO COOKED DICED CHICKEN ON PREP LINE...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND OPEN FOODS,( STRAWBERRIES,PINAPPLES,ETC) INSIDE OF PREP COOLER THAT TOP LID WAS REMOVED FROM THE UNIT WHERE CUSTOMERS PLACE THERE ORDERS FOR SMOOTHIES. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ORDERING SMOOTHIES LEANINIG DIRECTLY OVER OPEN FOODS INSIDE COOLER.FOODS...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING COVING IN OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM BY SUSHI PREP.MUST INSTALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER FOOD AREAS IN SEVERAL AREAS:2-LIGHTS AT BUFFET STATION,4-LIGHTS,(BLACK HANGING LIGHTS) IN WOK STIR FRY,4-LIGHTS IN SUSHI PREP.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONLINE ILLINOIS STATE TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2016-04-29 Pass License 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY MOP SINK AND BY DRY STORAGE UNITS.ALSO GAPS,OPENINGS ALONG COVING IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER FOOD AREAS IN SEVERAL AREAS:2-LIGHTS AT BUFFET STATION,4-LIGHTS IN WOK STIR FRY,4-LIGHTS IN SUSHI PREP.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
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