New China Buffet
Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record
2021-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2021-08-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN 2 PREP COOLERS ALONG HOT LINE: EGGS AT 48.9F, NOODLES AT 75.5F, WONTONS AT 47.8F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.3F. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF AT 47.6F, GROUND B...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS MAINTAINING THE STATED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. ONE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F. ANOTHER PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WITH AN AMB...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE ON GROUND IN REAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE FROM GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOODS OVER COOK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386925 DATED 9/8/2020: #56 " OBSERVED A CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
2020-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SOME AREAS OF THE INSIDE BIN ICE STORAGE OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WITH NO LABEL. 20 LBS SHREDDED CHEESE WITH A LABEL STATING "CHEESE 7 ". MANAGEMENT STATES THE 7 INDICATED THE PREP DATE OF 9/7. 2...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A WORKING CONTAINER OF UNLABELED, UNKNOWN LIQUID CHEMICAL IN A LARGE PUMP SPRAY DISPENSER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF A PREP TABLE WHERE FOOD WAS STORED ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED BOTTLES OF BLEACH AND CLEANERS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED CONTAI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOF. NOTED OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON BOTH BOTTOM THRESHOLDS OF DOORS, LOOSE MESH SCREEN NOT SECURED TO DOOR WITH OPEN GAPS ON SIDES AND TOPS OF BOTH SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FIT...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED LINENS IMPROPERLY AIR DRYING ON AN EMERGENCY WALL MOUNTED EXIT LADDER DIRECTLY NEXT TO AN UNCOVERED WASTE CONTAINER OR ON PIPING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED VARIOUS UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, A RUBBER SPATULA BEING STORED BEHIND A HAND SOAP DISPENSER, KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE, ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF BULK FOODS , FOOD TONGS ON PIPING UNDER A HAND W...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR THE DOOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, ON THE METAL WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK, ON THE GREASE TRAP PIPING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH MATERIALS TO ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSIBLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS.-----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING OR LINER FOR SHELVING. ANY RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPLACE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN, RUST FREE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING TILE GROUT IN SEVERAL AREAS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST RPLACE GROUT TO HAVE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE. BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-04-29 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
2019-01-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
2019-01-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FUSE BOXES STORAGE ROOM AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER STEAMTABLES AT FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD STAINS ON APRONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD APRONS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE.
2018-08-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A)...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN SLIDING COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF PRE-FRIED CHICKEN BITES AT 61.8F, CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS AT...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS U...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-08-02 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT REAR PREP AREA PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WASHROOMS VENTILATION COVERS, ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP BELOW DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
2017-06-28 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT REAR PREP AREA PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WASHROOMS VENTILATION COVERS, ALSO FOUND STANDING WATER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP BELOW DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
2017-06-26 Fail Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR (ON ADDISON ST. SIDE) NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLAT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AROUND CEILING VENILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN ALL SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES.
2017-02-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-01-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DUST ON WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.
2016-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F DEGREES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED AND THE ABOVE STATED UNIT WAS REPAIRED DURI...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND CUT CABBAGE AT 69F, GLASS NOODLES AT 65F , WONTONS AT 59F AND EGG ROLLS AT 57F INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 125 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT AT A VALUE OF $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SCREEN DOOR HANGING OFF THE HINGE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST PROVIDE EXTERIOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DIRTY SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN HOODS, WALLS AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN DINNING AND KITCHEN A...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
2016-03-01 Pass Recent Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. FOUND FISH AND IMMITATION CRAB BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE A 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE WOK STATION, INSIDE THE WALK-I...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS (PINE GREEN IN COLOR) IN THE WOK STATION AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE WAK-IN COOLER RACKS. MUST CLEAN THE SIDE PANELS OF THE FRYERS IN THE ABOVE STATED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BU...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN POOR CONDITION AT THIS DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND FLOOR CRACKED AND UNEVEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2016-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD NOT PROCTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THIS TIME. DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE BEEF AND SEAFOOD IN A 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS STORE RAW CHICK...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. FOUND FISH AND IMMITATION CRAB BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE A 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE WOK STATION, INSIDE THE WALK-I...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS (PINE GREEN IN COLOR) IN THE WOK STATION AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE WAK-IN COOLER RACKS. MUST CLEAN THE SIDE PANELS OF THE FRYERS IN THE ABOVE STATED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BU...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN POOR CONDITION AT THIS DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND FLOOR CRACKED AND UNEVEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2015-06-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-05-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
BUFFET COLD HOLDING UNIT (FRUIT) IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TRYING TO MAINTAIN TEMPURATRE WITH ICE, LEAKING AND CONDENSATION ON PIPES UNDERNEATH THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. DISCARDED CUT MELONS AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. AGAIN OBSERV...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES: NOODLES AT 50.5F, WATERMELON AT 68.1F, CANTELOPE AT 48.7F, RAW CHICKEN AT 71.3F, RICE AT 50.5F, AND CRAB RAGOONES AT 50.7F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANA...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOOD. DISCUSSED ON LAST INSPECTION ON 2-6-15. INSTRUCTED FACILITY AGAIN NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEAPING OUT FROM THE GREASE BOX BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ONTO THE PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA FLOORS. WASTE WATER IN THE DISHMACHINE NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, LINES ARE CLOGGED AND ALSO LEAKING ONTO THE SAME FLOORS. ALSO,CORROSION PR...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS-- FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER AROUND DOOR GASKET, 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON KITCHEN WALL NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS CRAW...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED RAW FOOD STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLER, MISSING PANEL ABOVE HOT BUFFET TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINNING AREA. FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AND WALKIN COOLERS AND WALKIN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WAKIN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN, AND/OR REPLACE ALL SHELVES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DIRTY SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN HOODS, WALLS AND VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN THE IN THE WALKIN COOLER, CLEAN CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER THE FRY...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER DRIP AT THE BASE OF FACUCET ON THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA. OBSERVED DRIP ON HAND SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
2015-02-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
2015-02-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SIDE WALL OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER. SCREENING MATERIAL USED AT REAR EXIT DOOR IS RIPPED WITH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR WOK STATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM PANELS OF WOK STATIONS AND ATTACHED PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,BUFFET...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER AREAS UPPER/LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS NEED CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
2015-02-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SIDE WALL OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER. SCREENING MATERIAL USED AT REAR EXIT DOOR IS RIPPED WITH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DET...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR WOK STATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM PANELS OF WOK STATIONS AND ATTACHED PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,BUFFET...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER AREAS UPPER/LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS NEED CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
2014-10-16 Pass License 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTI USE FLAT WARE AND STORE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION, OR HANDLES UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT BUFFET AREA, TOP PANEL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING ISLAND, ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WHERE NEEDED,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,
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