MOON PALACE.
216 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTICGROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAR 272024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE DISHWASHING CHEMICALS, IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BOXES OF VEGETABLE OIL. ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE PIPES ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE METAL SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE BLACK SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE, IN THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, SURROUNDING THE ORANGE BINS STORED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A PAIR OF TONGS STORED ON A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 292020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
THE WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE RUBBER GASKETS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH AND ICE MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS.
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FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATE MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE AND WOK STATION) TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR.
FOUND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM BY THE SUB PUMP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 ABOVE.
OBSERVED THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 202019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATE MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR OR REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN, ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS, ALONG WALL BEHIND FLOOR MIXER, ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE AND WOK STATION) TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOUND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR.
THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM BY THE SUB PUMP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 ABOVE.
OBSERVED THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
OBSERVED UNLABELED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS IN KITCEHN AND FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND NEWSPAPERS BEING USED AS LINERS IN SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND RUSTY SHELVE WITH DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GRAIN/FLOUR BINS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER PREP COOLERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP WITH DEBRIS UNDER CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES BY LAUNDRY MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE LAUNDRY MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND A HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY DRYING LINERS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
DEC 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MANAGER MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING (BY STORAGE SHELVES AND BY TWO COMP SINK). CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
SOME DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN VENTS.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
MAR 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE TWO BLACK BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE TOILET IN THE BASEMENT (EMPLOYEE USE ONLY); REPAIR LEAK FROM TOILET.
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
MAY 132015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
REUSING EMPTY TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIN CANS AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PIPE AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
GLASS WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING IS USED AS MULTI USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT, PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
SLOW DRAINAGE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK.
SEP 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT ON WALLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE. SOME GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT, PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
AUG 282014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
FOUND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNSANITARY WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE PANEL WHERE THE ICE IS MADE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES SERVED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE UNTIL UNIT IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
OBSERVED DIRT ON RUBBER GASKETS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT ON WALLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE. SOME GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT BY THE TWO COMP SINK. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SECTIONS AT THE SEAM SO THE WATER DOES NOT SEAP THROUGH.
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
SEP 52013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIORS OF WASHER AND DRYER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT, KNOBS ON SINKS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(BASEMENT INCLUDED) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ON FIRST FLOOR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPLACE BROKEN MESH SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER SECTION OF WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR OPENING AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS.
REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED(RUSTY) LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MIDDLE SECTION OF BASEMENT.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT) FROM ENTIRE BASEMENT, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
AUG 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 54.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 25 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F, 20 POUNDS RAW SHRIMP AT 53.9, 20 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 54.7F, AND 30 POUNDS OF TOFU 55.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 95 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $500.00
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PRPOPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND SINKS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN.
FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
JUN 92010PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 43.0F AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT 33.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AND FREEZER TEMPERATURE AT 0F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP UNDER FAN COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND SERVICE UNIT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO SMALL CHEST FREEZERS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN ARRIVED TO SERVICE UNITS. WALK-IN COOLER AT 38.5F AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RAW PORK WITH RICE WRAPPED IN LEAVES-(CHINESE TAMALES)AT 52.5F AND RAW PORK AT 49.8F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT LOCATED IN ABOVE SAID WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $75.00. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 20LBS OF RAW PORK AND 16 CHINESE TAMALES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
FOUND FRONT HAND WASH SINK WITH BEVERAGE PITCHER INSIDE SAID SINK ALSO NOTED HEAVY TEA STAINS INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEVERAGE PITCHER, USE HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISPOSE ANY LIQUIDS INSIDE HAND WASH SINK. ISSUED HAND WASHING SIGN TO POST AT SAID SINK. MANGER REMOVED BEVERAGE PITCHER AND CLEANED INTERIOR OF SINK TO REMOVE STAINS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO INVERT KNIVES IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS ON 1ST.FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE STOCK ITEMS, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP COUNTERS AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, PREP TABLES, GASKETS AT CHEST FREEZERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASMENT AND REAR 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE STAINS AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES, LARGE STONES, AND UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE EXCESS WEEDS/BRICKS AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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