MON LUNG CHOP SUEY.
1009 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Ice for consumption is used as a coolant for fruit cups in the main kitchen area's ice machine. Instructed not to place any object in the ice maker that could cause contamination, ice is removed. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Using card board to cover shelves in walk-in cooler, instructed not to use card board.
AUG 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
AUG 82024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT CORNER ACROSS FROM THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582948 ON 10/5/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. 55 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 52023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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MAY 252022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, EGG ROLLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2549982 CONDUCTED ON 02/17/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.19:OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.(#47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. (#55) 6-501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, EGG ROLLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MAY 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
OCT 182019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES OR WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS TO BE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 112019FAILED16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF IN A PAN ON SHELVING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE LETTUCE AND BEAN SPROUTS IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PIC REMOVED RAW BEEF AND BEAN SPROUTS AND DISCARDED A BOX OF LETTUCE AND BEANS SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL RAW MEATS ON BOTTOM SHELVING AND READY TO EAT FOODS ON TOP SHELVING TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON (TCS) FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARK ON ALL (TCS) FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD.
OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WHERE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES OR WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS TO BE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.
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OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2241005 DATED ON 12/04/18. 49.OBSERVED UNCLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE RICE COOKING IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.56. OBSERVED UNCLEAN HOODS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AN VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT THE CUSTOMERS PLAIN VIEW, GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED MANAGER MULTI-TASKING WITH GLOVES ON: DRINKING, COOKING, GOING IN AND OUT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HIS HAND MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN A PAN ON TOP OF A BOX OF SNOW PEAS. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN AND DISCARDED BOX OF SNOW PEAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL RAW FOOD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND READY TO EAT ON TOP SHELVES. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE RICE COOKING IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN HOODS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUL 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MAIN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS AN INTERNAL TEMERPATURE OF 62.3F BY MY THERMOMETER. MUST CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PROVIDE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT: FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 60.4, 4 CONTAINERS OF BEEF AT 50.4F, 3 CONTAINER OF EGG ROLLS AT 54.3F, CHEESE RAGOONS AT 56.3F, RAW SHRIMP AT 59.8F, BATTERED SHRIMP AT 60.3F, 2 CONTAINERS OF PORK AT 61.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 58.8F, SPROUTS AT 56.6F, PEAPODS AT 55.6F, CHINESE BROCOLLI AT 57, AND SLICED MUSHROOMS AT 57. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 17lbs of raw shrimp @ 60.5F and 6lbs of chicken @ 46.3F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or below for cold foods, or 140F or higher for hot foods. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found cardboard uses as shelving in kitchen near hand sink. Found tin foil used as a liner near cooking line. Found cardboard used as a liner on prep table. Must remove all of these items. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and not porous. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust build up inside fan on upper interior of 2 door refrigerator, and on fan inside employee restroom. Must remove dust and clean and sanitize these areas. Found excessive grease build up on equipment near fryer. Must remove excessive grease build up, clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
APR 72016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: found 35 pounds of cooked chicken at temp of 45.3F to 46F; 40 pound of BBQ cooked pork at temp of 46.8F to 47.1F;cooked pork stored inside the plastic grocery bags at temp of 45.7F to 46.7F.food mentioned was stored inside the walk-in cooler; 5 pounds of cooked brown rice inside the small hot holding unit at temp of 128F. Food mentioned discarded and denatured. Pounds 80,value 165 Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
Previous minor violations not corrected from 5-15-15,report #1453956 #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN Today 4-7-16 observed the same violations. serious violation:7-42-090
duct tape was observed inside and outside the chest freezer and at two reach-in cooler. Instructed to remove said tape. No duct tape should be used. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. observed cardboards on shelves, dirty broken aluminum foil around pipes,and news paper under cutting boards on top prep tables. Instructed to remove said items. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials observed food storage inside the garage, with car also parked at same location. Instructed if garage is used for food storage the car must be removed and vice versa. If is used for storage, floors and walls must be smooth ,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. soap dispenser installed above the drain board of the three compartment sink at second floor must be relocated.
broken/uneven floor tiles under the cooking equipment must be replaced. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
light shield in the kitchen with dust and grease ,instructed to clean and maintain
Leaking faucet at three compartment sink, instructed to repair
MAY 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZES CONTAINER.
MAY 152015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE, STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-14 INSP#386 REPORT# 1501329 #30 LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ICE MACHINE #34 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS #38 REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZES CONTAINER.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
OCT 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED PRODUCE, SLICED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
OCT 12013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exhaust hood, filter and exterior of cooking equipent not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers through-out prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Walls behind equipment in prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
SEP 202013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Observed grease trap in basement not maintained. Found waste grease around exterior, on ground around grease trap. Also, a trench going from grease trap to sewer floor drain is being used if grease trap overflows and trench has trail of waste grease. Instructed that waste grease must running directly into and pass through grease trap and must remove trench that allow for overflow to city sewer drain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exhaust hood, filter and exterior of cooking equipent not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers through-out prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Walls behind equipment in prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
APR 252012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
APR 182012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 97.6F-120.0F ON PREP TABLE,RAW CHICKEN 51.9F IN WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELLED EGGS 47.9F IN WALK-IN-COOLER,4 BAGS OF RAW SHRIMP 53.4F INSIDE THE 3 COMP SINK,SLICED ONIONS 59.3F PREP TABLE.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR VERIFICATION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $500.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION I.E.FOOD HANDLER TAKING UNUSED COOKED RICE FROM THE CUSTOMERS TABLE AND THEN RETURNING IT TO THE KITCHEN WERE THE RICE WAS STORED FOR RE-SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.ALSO FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCOVERED EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS UNPROTECTED CHICKEN,POTS WITH SAUCE,AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE 6" ,COVER,LABEL& DATE ALL FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROTECT DURING STORAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS USING IMPROPER THAWING METHOD.WE OBSERVED (4)FROZEN SHRIMP BAGS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF THE 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER/REFRIGERATION/COOKING METHODS.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR VERIFICATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 1 LIVE FLY IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASH AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER ALSO REAR KITCHEN DOOR PROPED OPEN WITH NO PROPER SCREEN,SMALL CORNER NEXT TO COOKING LINE WITH NO SCREEN FOR PEST CONTROL.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING LICENSE CERTIFICATE.MUST REMOVE SAID FLY,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,WINDOW OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS,CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.CERTIFIED MANAGER SALLY YUEN ARRIVED AT PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO THE INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING OF FOODS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS ATTACHED TO EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE HEAVILY GREASE BUILD UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG CHEST FREEZERS.
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.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE,WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN ALSO A PROPER LID IS REQUIRED FOR GREASE TRAP BOX,CATCH BASIN IN BASEMENT LOCATION,DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT,CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AREAS.
MAR 162012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED THE REPLACE THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE REACHIN LARGE CHEST FREEZER. THE GASKETS ARE RIPPER, TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE GARAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP. GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE THE CLUTTER IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 52011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESTRICT USING UNAPPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, (REUSED CARDBOARD BOXES), MUST HAVE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AREA OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT FROM WALL TO DETAIL CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL OF DRY STORAGE AREA
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, AND AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
DEC 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY SPICE RACK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVER AND CLEAN WALL.
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