SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MISS ASIA, LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

434 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2020 · passed

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 27
2020
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING CRAB RANGOON AND AT SAME TIME CHECKING PERSONAL PHONE TWICE. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SIGNAGE POSTED BY THE HANDWASHING SINKS, IN PREP AND BEHIND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM AREA,NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,PRESENTLY 0ppm. UNIT IN USE,TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 6 POUNDS CUT TOFU IN CONTAINER AT TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 46.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUND 6,VALUE 8

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

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

TOP PART OF PREP COOLER UNIT FILLED WITH ICE. PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F. OR BELOW. TCS FOOD STORED AT UNIT WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKING)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. WASH COMPARTMENT SINK BASE)( IS LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

(NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR RUST AND HOLES .MUST REPAIR CAUSE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERRIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ON LINE OR CLASS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STORAGE UNIT ACROSS FORM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

APR 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LINE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROEPRLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 23
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES INSIDE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1946941, DATED 7/21/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES THROUGHT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR LOCK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND RAW WOOD PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS. #34; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. #35;REPAIR MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,OPENING IN UPPER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE VENTILATION DUCT UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION UNIT IN BAR AREA. #38; MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK FAUCET,A DIPPING WELL FOR UTENSILS USED FOR BULK ICE CREAM, SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HINGES ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR TRIM ON INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR. REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON VANITY IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP BEHIND PREP COUNTER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR HAVE GREASE TRAP SERVICED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TWICE HANDLE A COOKED EGG ROLL ,SHE REMOVED THE EGG ROLL FROM FRYER BASKET WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACED ON PLATE AND THEN AGAIN PLACED COOKED EGG ROLL IN A PAPER TOWEL TO DRAIN OFF GREASE AND THEN USED BARE HAND TO PUT ON PLATE TO SERVE.WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE TONGS,SPATULA,GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS RICE,EGG ROLLS,BEEF,CHICKEN)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561729 7/30/15 #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT GLASSES ON DINING ROOM TABLE TO PROTECT FROM DUST AND INSECTS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES THROUGHT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR LOCK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND RAW WOOD PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,STORAGE CABINET UNDER COLD HOLDING LINE,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE,REFRIGERATOR,BRACKETT OVER WOK STATION,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,ROLLING CART,3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING WLAL BASES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,OPENING IN UPPER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE VENTILATION DUCT UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION UNIT IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK FAUCET,A DIPPING WELL FOR UTENSILS USED FOR BULK ICE CREAM, SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN OFFICE / STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMAITON PROVIDED

JUL 20
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR DOOR OFF OF KITCHEN A WITH HOLE IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF AND THEIR ARE NO GAPS ON BOTTOM OR SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE GASKET AROUND WASKL IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BASEBOARD AT WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMAITON PROVIDED

JUN 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-6-14 NOT CORRECTED.#29-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW FLOORING AT ENTRANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON ON SITE AT THIS TIME AND STATES WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT 5PM TODAY. AS PER SUPERVISOR CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE. CRACKED/MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. CORNER WALL AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. MUST SEAL.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED AND ITEMS ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

JUN 6
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN PAN ON SHELVING ON COOKS LINE AT 60.4F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F OR COOLED PROPERLY AND HELD COLD 40F OR BELOW UNTIL REHEATED. ALL FOODS DISCARD. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CITATION #H000090525.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-7-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER OR COVERING FOR ANYTHING ON PREP TABLES OR ON COOKS LINE.#34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN REAR, UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND UNDER BULK RICE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT DEEP FRYER. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW FLOORING AT ENTRANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. CITATION #H000090525.

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

MUST NOT USE USED, PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS PREPARED FOODS CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE MUST REPLACE. CRACKED/MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. CORNER WALL AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. MUST SEAL.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED AND ITEMS ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER OR COVERING FOR ANYTHING ABOVE DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES OR ON COOKS LINE.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN REAR, UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND UNDER BULK RICE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT DEEP FRYER. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW FLOORING AT ENTRANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON COOKS LINE.

FEB 28
2012
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 15
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW FOODS (POULTRY, PORK, SHRIMP AND BEEF) AND RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES AND PORK/BEEF). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SHRIMP, PORK AND BEEF STORED TOGETHER AT THE COOK'S LINE. THE FOOD IS STORED ON ICE AND THERE WAS NO SEPARATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF, PORK AND SHRIMP. OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE STORED ON TOP OF THE RAW FOOD WITH BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS/JUICES ON THEM. ALSO OBSERVED A TOMATO STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE RAW FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL THE AFFECTED FOOD AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL RAW FOOD SEPARATE FROM OTHER RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK AND ON THE CHEMICAL LINES LEADING TO THE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, PREP COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IIN COOLER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASH AREA. RECAULK BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.

MAR 11
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. METAL SHELVING ON COOKS LINE UNDER COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR THROUGHOUT AND UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CAULKING AT BOTH KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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