Momo Factory
Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity
2025-05-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINERS ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INTHE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYES WASHROOM. M...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGSIN FOOD PREPARATION AREASOR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGIGS.
2024-05-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO DISHWASH AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR MUST BE DRY.
2023-08-02 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SODA AND SAUCE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON COOLERS CONDENSERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-11-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: 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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOOD DEBRIS WAS FOUND ON ALL COLD-HOLDING UNIT GASKETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLES WERE FOUND ON WALLS/CEILINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NEAR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND ENSURE FACILITY SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PUDDLED WATER ON FLOORS NEAR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT FLOORS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/28/22. REPORT #:2566176. OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE DINING ROOM FLOOR, RESTROOM TOILET, WALLS BE...
2022-10-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND SHELVES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE P...
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
2021-06-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-602.13-- BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED, SEAL, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-A...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
: 5-402.12-- NO GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-501.114-- EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
2021-06-21 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. COLDWATER AVAILABLE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN AND LAMB. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN AND LAMB IN SAUCE TIGHTLY COVERED IN DEEP METAL PANS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. NO ICE / ICE MA...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING BULK SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
HOT RICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED WITH THE HANDLE IN THE RICE. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUT OF THE RICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED CUTS AND GROOVES AT THE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE.----INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS AND THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED, SEAL, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.----...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NO GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2382684 ON 7-8-20. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2382684 GIVEN ON 7-8-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2020-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-07-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DUMPLING MACHINE AND 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WOODEN WALL COVERS AT BASEMENT ADJACENT TO STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION 07/08/20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 07-38...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WOODEN WALL PANELS AND FRP WALL PANELS AT BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CRECIVES AT WALL PANELS.
2019-09-12 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED UTENSIL RACK STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITH A COOKING LINE AND A HOT LINE/PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELD.
2019-09-10 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED 2 PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ONE HAND WASH SINK. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED UTENSIL RACK STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITH A COOKING LINE AND A HOT LINE/PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELD.
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