NEW ASIA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2705 W LAWRENCE AVE BLDG · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

5 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store all food in food grade materials only and to maintain.

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Instructed facility to install coving throughout the kitchen and to maintain. Observed dirt and grease accumulation on the floor behind the cooking equipment and around the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed the caulk to the right of the three compartment sink, where the wall meets the sink, to have a black, mold-like buildup. Instructed facility to remove, clean, recaulk, and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the bar with hot and cold running water, under city pressure, and soap and paper towels.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply with foodhandler ordinance and to maintain.

DEC 2
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,

JAN 29
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,

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

STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAR 14
2014
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 11
2014
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF EXTENSIVE MENU.

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. DRAIN WATER OVERFLOWING FROM AIR GAP ATTACHED TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT WATER FORM OVEFLOWING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR (WOMEN) NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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