NEW CHINA TEA.

Chicago Health Dept

4022-4024 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 6

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MAY 15

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREAS TO HAVE BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON EXTERIORS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX STAFF AND CUSTOMERS WOMEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT WOK STATION.

FEB 11

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 29

2021

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE PREP AND SERVING TABLES WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK RUNNING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 13

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 2

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2012

FAIL 4 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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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

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 27

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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