NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN.
5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OCT 92019FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
STILL OBSERVED 9 SMALL/LARGE LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON FLOOR AND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH STEEL PANELING AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
OCT 82019FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
STILL OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES: ON THE FLOOR GATERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVERED A LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE SUGAR AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED.
PREMISES STILL NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
FLOORS STILL NEED SOME CLEANING AND REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND WOK STATION. (SEVERAL ROACHES OBSERVED GATHERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES)
OCT 32019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER(FIFO).
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING THROUGH OUT THE WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED, AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE BOWL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,COUNTERS, SHELVES,ALONG THE WOK STATION,THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING TILES AND OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM VARIOUS FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT 1 COMP SINK, REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALL DRAINS APPEAR TO CLOGGED UP WITH WASTE AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures from all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events, with equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in refrigerators, coolers and walk in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Observed in-use utensils (rice scoops) improperly stored in a container with room temperature, standing water. Instructed during pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F, in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, or in a clean container that is cleaned and sanitized according to the code requirements. Must maintain same.
6-201.11 Observed excessive pooling grease and water on floors under wok cook line. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
JUN 142018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176404, dated 5/29/18. Must complete the following previously issued serious violation: Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on pipe in rear behind bulk containers; on the floor of the restroom; on the floor under the cooking line, under middle tables in kitchen; in area where bulk rice is stored; and on top of boxes of canned soda. Observe live mouse under middle tables in prep area. Must contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Critical violation 7-42-090.
Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
MAY 292018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed no light in 2 door sliding cooler across from cooking equipment in rear of kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.
OCT 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.
OCT 52017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 72F. 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 69F, VALUED AT $175. 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48F, VALUED AT $20. 60 LBS OF BEEF AT 67F, VALUED AT $100, AND 7.5 LBS OF EGGS AT 72F VALUED AT $75. 10 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 51F, VALUED AT $17. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.
SEP 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.
ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
SEP 132017FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65.6F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING SERVING SPOON IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. WASHBOWL FILLED WITH BOTTLES OF CHEMICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LADDER ALONG NORTH WALL, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PLASTIC LID BOX AND BULK DETERGENT CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LATEX GLOVES AND COIN STORAGE ON CART IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR LADDER OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 252017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
JAN 122017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, BOWLS AND CONTAINERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND STEAM TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF FAN IN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CANNED GOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CARDBOARD BOXES ALONG NORTH WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAR 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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