NEW CHINA EXPRESS, INC.
2101 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
25 of 35 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 222025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OUTER APRON MUST BE REMOVE PRIOR TO ENTERING WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
AIR DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 152025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION AREA, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
JAN 112024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 42024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UNABLE TO PRODUCE SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
NO NAME ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 282023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING, WALLS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 162022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND BAKERS RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
MAY 172022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MAR 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
JUN 102021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA HAND SINK TO BE BROKEN. NO HOT WATER IS DISPENSING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND USE OTHER WORKING HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 202019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS/CONTAINERS WITH AN ACUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE COVING LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER ALL SINKS AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME MINOR ACCUMUALTED DUST IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 272018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
INSTUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER VALVE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
MAY 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CONTAINERS OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND CLEAN CONTAINERS
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
OCT 152015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
OCT 22015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
JAN 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
APR 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 89.9F TO 110.2F. INSTRUCTED TO RECORD TEMPERATURES WHEN COOLING COOKED FOODS WHICH MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
AUG 202013FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 4LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN PREP COOLER AT 52F,AND 20LBS OF COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED/DATED AT 110F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN PREP AREA CRAWLING ON BASEBOARD,AND ON UPPER SHELF ABOVE 3-COMP SINK ON PAPER CUP LINER. MUST SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
FOUND OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
APR 302013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.4-LIVE LARGE ROACHES WITH EGG SACK BREEDING INSIDE DOOR OF LOCKER NEXT TO COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
FOUND OPENING ALONGBASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
FEB 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS,GRILL,BLACK STORAGE CONTAINERS BY 3-COMP SINK )NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD/DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
REPAIR RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
AUG 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F,COOKED SHRIMP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED 8/21/12.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED.-CDI APPROX 20 LBS,COST $80.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
MAY 22012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK.
DEC 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF PRER/FRONT COOLERS AND THE HOOD/ FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR / REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK.
MAY 62011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZED INTERIOR LID OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
OCT 62010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS, WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009----REMAINS
CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009-----REMAINS
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