NEW CHINA BUFFET.

Chicago Health Dept

3246 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

24 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Sep 2021.

Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 1

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 25

2021

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 BEEF AT 52.8F, SHRIMP AT 47.1F, AND FRIED CHICKEN AT 53.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,000. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.1F. WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. ALL 3 COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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. 20 LBS CRABMEAT/CREAM CHEESE FILLING LABELED "CRABMEAT 4." AND OTHER PREPARED CREAM CHEESE, 10 LBS, LABELED ONLY WITH THE NUMDER 5. REVIEWED THAT ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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 CONTAINERS OF GLASS CLEANER STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET CABINET NEXT TO BULK SUGAR PACKETS AND SODA BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED ALL CHEMICALS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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 FITTING SEALS ON BOTH DOORS, SECURED MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT OPEN SEAMS OR GAPS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 WASHING SINKKNIVES BETWEEN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPLACE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN, RUST FREE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 29

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

JAN 24

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

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JAN 17

2019

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Critical Pest Activity

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 OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD STAINS ON APRONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD APRONS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 16

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

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 59.8F, A LARGE CONTAINER OF PORK AT 60.8F, 2 CONTAINERS OF PRE-COOKED WON TON'S AT 86F, A LARGE BOWL OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 59.8F, A BOX OF PORK EGG ROLLS AT 62.6F, A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 56.5F, AND A CONTAINER OF FISH AT 65.5F. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

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 UNDER THE DRY STROAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED STAFF, ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, INFECTED AREAS SHALL BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

AUG 2

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUN 28

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUN 26

2017

FAIL 0 violations

MAR 30

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 23

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 27

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 DURING INSPECTION. AT THIS TIME UNIT IS NOW MAINTAINING 40F.

Critical Food Temperature

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 THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 AREAS.CLEAN UNDER ALL SEATING BOOTHS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL LARGE BULK DRY GOODS CONTAINERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

MAR 1

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FEB 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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 CHICKEN AND THE MOST BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL TIMES INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. ALSO FOUND 2 SLICES OF UNWRAPPED FROZEN PIZZA SITTING ON TOP OF A CARD BOARD BOX INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED AND STORED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 SLICES OF PIZZA.(1/2 POUND VALUED AT $5.00)CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 2

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 29

2015

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 OBSERVED MANAGER USING THE BUFFET COLD HOLDING UNIT WHEN HE WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO. FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA HAS A DAMAGED GASKET, DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE. AIR TEMP AT 50.9F, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD FOOD AND REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET, SO THE COOLER DOOR CAN CLOSE PROPERLY AND BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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 MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS SHOULD BE 40 DEGREES 0R BELOW, AND HOT FOODS SHOULD BE 140 OF HIGHER. OBSERVED MANAGER PUTTING FOOD ON COLD HOLDING UNIT AGAIN WHEN HE WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPS AGAIN. WATERMELON AT 73F, CANTELOPE AT 52F ,AND SALAD DRESSING AT 51.2F. APPROX:60 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $250.00 AS PER MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

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).

Critical Sanitation

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 PRESENT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE. MULTIPLE LAYERS OF DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN DETAIL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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 CRAWLING INTO THE KITCHEN CEILING TILES, 7 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND DESSERT COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA,10 LIVE ROACHES NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES BY ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BUFFET TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA,BENEATH BOOTHS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS THROUGHOOUT. ALSO,15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL REAR ROOM AND FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE INSIDE RODENT BOX SAME ROOM WHERE WHOLE WATERMELONS ARE STORED,FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND WEATHERSTRIPS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAM, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN DINNING AND KITCHEN AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT HARROBORAGE OF PEST. CLEAN UNDER ALL SEATING BOOTHS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN, SANITAIZE AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 10

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 DETAIL AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 TABLES BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS (CUSTOMER AREAS)ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FEB 6

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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 SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

OCT 16

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT BUFFET AREA, TOP PANEL,

Minor Food Temperature

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 CLEAN ALL SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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