SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MILLION FLAVOR, INC.

BEAT. 33/100

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 4, 2023 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

MAR 28
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMSIES. FOUND ONE LIVE ROACH BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND SEVERAL ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MANY DUE TO HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY HAD AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

DEC 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND ALUMINUM CANS BEING REUSED FOR SPICE STORAGE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE, AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 3
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

PIC STATES THAT CUSTOMERS WILL PICK VEGETABLES, NOODLES AND RAW MEAT SUCH AS PORK, BEEF AND CHICKEN OF THEIR CHOICE TO PLACE IN A BOWL TO BE COOKED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT NO RAW MEATS CAN BE SELF SERVED BY THE CONSUMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A UNIT ON PREMISES THAT WILL BE USED TO HOLD VEGETABLES, RAW MEAT AND SHELL FISH WITH THE INABILITY TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC STATES THAT ICE WILL BE USED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT TO HOLD RAW MEATS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE; UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE A UNIT THAT WILL MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE UNIT MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #33 IN NEED OF AN ADDITIONAL BARRIER TO PROTECT THE FOOD THAT WILL BE STORED INSIDE OF IT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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