MAR 23
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NEW CHINA TEA.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
4022-4024 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed
15 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RUST ON REAR INTERIOR BACK WALL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BACK WALL OF ICE MACHINE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON ROUND CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENT ABOVE WATER STATION IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUND CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENT ABOVE WATER STATION IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
JUN 62025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAY 152024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREAS TO HAVE BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON EXTERIORS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN BAR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.9F-57.0F IN PREP COOLER: COOKED SHRIMP, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PASTA AND BEAN SPROUTS. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF WOK COOKING LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 282022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS & EXTERIOR,STEAM TABLE,WOK STATION& FAUCET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,UNUSED COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP COOLERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX STAFF AND CUSTOMERS WOMEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS OVER 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR REAR DOOR/ELECTRICAL PANEL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT WOK STATION.
JAN 292021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/21/19 REPORT 2294041 NOT CORRECTED: 16 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE PREP AND SERVING TABLES WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, AND CORNSTARCH WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 47 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED METAL CANS BEING USED DURING FOOD PREPARATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVES TO STORE DISHES AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE FRONTS AND SIDES OF THE STOVES, DEEP FRYER, CABINETS, BASKETS, OUTSIDES OF THE RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES WITH BUILD UP OF EXCESS DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS, AND BASEBOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE PREP AND SERVING TABLES WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, DICED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, AND CORNSTARCH WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED METAL CANS BEING USED DURING FOOD PREPARATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN.-----OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD BEING USED IN REAR KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT------OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVES TO STORE DISHES AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONTS AND SIDES OF THE STOVES, DEEP FRYER, CABINETS, BASKETS, OUTSIDES OF THE RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES WITH BUILD UP OF EXCESS DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS, AND BASEBOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED AND WORN SURFACES ON STORAGE CONTAINERS (BUS PANS). INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. WOK STATION THROUGH OUT INCLUDING BURNERS AND UNDERNEATH WOKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. ALL LIGHT SWITCH COVERS AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BLACK IN COLOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, 2 DOOR COOLER, NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE 3 TIER CART NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK RUNNING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 22016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A MOTH IN AN UNCOVERED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER OF UNCOOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE REMAINING RICE FROM THE CONTAINER AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR AND PROVIDED A COVER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION ROM REPORT #1770593 ON 5/10/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE SIDES WITH DUST AND THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE ON THEM. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD CRUMBS IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EDGE AND THE WALL.
MAY 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.1F, PORK AT 44.2F, EGGS AT 45.5F, CREAM CHEESE AT 44.6F, SHRIMP AT 44.2F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 46.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 195# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $692. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 90F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND SPRING ROLLS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND CRAB RANGOON AND FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE STOVETOP.
SEP 222015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER, AND THE INSIDE OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT BAR, AND REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LADIES ROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, AND THE WALLS HAVE PEELING WALL PAPER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
JUL 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD/STORAGE OF FOOD IN THE BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/ ZIP LOCK BAGS, GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WOK, AND TABLE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SIDE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL AROUND AND UNDER THE DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR PREP OF DUST BUILD-UP,CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL WAIK-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS DIRT ON SURFACE OF DOORS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AND WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST REPAIR
SEP 122012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 12
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.
AUG 232012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE BACK SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE TOP LEFT SIDE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZER THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE STORE ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
MAY 272011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NOTED ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING HANDLES, GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, FAN IN PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES THUR-OUT, MOTORS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNUSED STEAM TABLE, CABBAGE MACHINE, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL DOORS AND HANDLES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
MAY 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, AIR TEMPERATURE 58F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. FAX LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE UNIT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING PTOENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN PREP COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 59F, SHRIMP 60.1F, BEEF 58F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS 100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NOTED ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING HANDLES, GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, FAN IN PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES THUR-OUT, MOTORS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNUSED STEAM TABLE, CABBAGE MACHINE, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL DOORS AND HANDLES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
SEP 132010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL &DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PAINT GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD,FAUCET AT WOK STATION,FRYERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BASES UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA & WALK IN COOLER.
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