SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW HONG KONG BUFFET, INC.

BEAT. 18/100

6249 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 21 of 49 inspections. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
49
24 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 21 failed
VIOLATIONS
247
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR STORAGE INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

JUN 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MAR 27
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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JUL 17
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

JUL 8
2024
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLERS AND AREA OF KITCHEN: MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 68.4F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.5F; MARINATE SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.1F;COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F;RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52F, 3 PANS OF COOKED EGGROLLS AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 56.9F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52.5F;CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 55.2F.MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 56.7F.IMITATION OF CRAM SALADS AT TEMP OF 56.3F.THE SIX LAST MENTIONED ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS 300,VALUE 500.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 55F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.TCS FOODS DISCARDED:CHICKEN,SHRIMPS EGGROLLS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY(7-9-24) WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F.UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

MAR 28
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090. ON 3-15-2024 RETURNED ON SITE PER MANAGER REQUEST VIA EMAIL. STILL WE OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREAS (UNDER THE BOOTHS), ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN SCATTERED ON SHELVES, ON THE WOKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON PORTABLE CARTS WITH CLEAN AND DIRTY GRAY CONTAINERS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

MAR 8
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

MAR 1
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR BROKEN WALLS (HOLES AND MISSING TILES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24,REPORT #2589868. #38)6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS,BY THE BAG OF ONIONS ON TOP PREP TABLE. UNDER BOOTHS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE. STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR GOING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TRAYLINE. #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 21
2024
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED ON SITE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE FRYER. EMPLOYEE WERE COOKING. UPON REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND TWODDOR REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT COOKED PASTA WHICH WAS COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP PARTIALLY UNCOVERD. THE ABOVE RAW MEAT LEAKED ON TOP THE SAID FOOD FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER AND BLOOD. FOODS DISCARDED,APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS.ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED FOOD. FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. OBSERVED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER COOKED FOOD ON ALUMINUM PANS(PORK RIBS,PASTA,VEGGIE) STACKED ON TOP EACHOTHER.FOOD NOT COVERED,BETWEEN PANS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SELF DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. BLACK SLIME DRIPPNG FROM THE UNIT INTO CUSTOMERS CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

IN USE STATIONARY RACK, SINGLE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 160F. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 124F(AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS). ALSO NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE(FINAL RINSE OPPM) NOR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. INFORMATION STICKERS AT SIDE OF UNIT STATES: UNIT COULD BE USED FOR LOW OR HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE: SANITIZER SOLUTION IF MACHINE IS USED AS LOW TEMP. MUST PROVIDE: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. OR KEEP BOTH(SANITIZER SOLUTION OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR) ON SITE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED. 0N 2-23-24 ABOUT 2:30PM TECHNICIAN REPORTED ON SITE AND REPAIR ISSUE AT UNIT:CHANGED LINES AND PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100PPM

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COLD BUFFET:CUT HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 52.2F; POTATOE SALAD AT TEMP OF 62.9F; PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FRESH CUT FRUIT SALAD(MELONS) AT TEMP OF 46.4F.STORED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 BUCKETS OF MARINATE PORK AT TEMP OF 48F, 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F,3 LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED NOODLE AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.9F, 5 PIECES COOKOF ED PORK BONE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 46.9F,1 LARGE POT OD RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 46.2F,1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY AT TEMP OF 47.1F. ONE LARGE CARTON BOX OF FRESH EGGS(360 EACH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.7F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 200, VALUE 800. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND PASTA WITH NO LABELS. ASSORTED COOKED MEAT(CHICKEN,PORK ETC) AND MARINATE FOOD(CHICKEN) WITH NO LABELS.CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY NO LABELS. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PER MANAGER STATEMENT SOME OF THE FOOD WERE COOKED 2 DAYS PRIOR OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.8F.TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT: CHICKEN,CREAM CHEESE,EGGS,ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT: " HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39F TO 40.7F. UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MONITOR

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROOPINGS ON SITE.OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN:ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, PIPE AND UNIT ARE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ONE CLOGGED WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE. SLOWLY DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. ON 2-23-24 SINK WAS REPAIRED NO LONGER SLOWLY DRAINING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR BROKEN WALLS(HOLES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND ABOUT 5 P0UNDS SUSHI AT UNREFRIGERATED BUFFET COUNTER.SUSHI AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 62.6F AND 62.7F. SUSHI MADE WITH COOKED FISH, RICE, AND CUCUMBER.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 5 POUNDS OF SUSHI VALUE ABOUT 50.00 DOLLARS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

OCT 25
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KTICHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATE TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

APR 12
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 3
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 18
2022
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON CHICKEN WINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND IN BUFFET CABINET. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. FOUND OVER 500 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES: ALONG THE WALLS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS, DINING AREA UNDERNEATH SEATS, UNDERNEATH BUFFET STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONALLY INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDSINKS, MOPSINK ETC. KEEP ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT/AROUND KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2497792 ISSUED ON 04-05-21 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. #16 - OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #37 - OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY. #55 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Jul 6, 2021 #55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2021
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN NUGGETS FOUND AT 92.5F AND COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 94.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED LOCATED BY REAR BACK DOOR. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 19
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

MAR 16
2020
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A DEBRIS (IN CORNERS) ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ARTICLES STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD, IN ENGLISH; AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET UNIT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DINING AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE CABINETS, ON STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ONTO ALL THE OUTSIDE SURFACES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVING, THE CABINETS, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE CASHIER AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY NOT CLEAN: THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, THE TOILET ROOMS, AND THE HALLWAYS THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT AREA, DINING AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BY MOPSINK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL CLEANING ON ALL THE VENTILATION HOODS, EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, THE KITCHEN, AND THE DINING AREA. CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 12
2020
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ARTICLES STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD, IN ENGLISH; AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 500 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUT ENTIRE FACILITY, TWO LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, AND TWO DEAD MICE ONE UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ONE UNDER THE KITCHEN GRILL. AT THIS TIME. DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR, AT THE WALL BASES IN THE KITCHEN/HALLS/DINING AREA/FOOD STORAGE/FOOD PREP, THE WALLS, THE CABINETS, SHELVING, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, CASHIER AREA, DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, IN THE HALLWAYS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST REMOVE INFESTATION OF PESTS FROM PREMISE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- OBSERVED FOODS AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE ALL FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- OBSERVED CUPS STORED INSIDE THE DRY BULK ITEMS AND DIRECTLY ON THE FOOD ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP. -

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ONTO ALL THE OUTSIDE SURFACES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVING, THE CABINETS, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE CASHIER AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR: THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS, KITCHEN, THE TOILET ROOMS, AND THE HALLWAYS THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED EXTREME DEBRIS, AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY: ON THE FLOOR, AT THE WALL BASES IN THE KITCHEN/HALLS/DINING AREA/FOOD STORAGE/FOOD PREP, THE WALLS, THE CABINETS, CASHIER AREA, DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, IN THE HALLWAYS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS, THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES TO BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL THE VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, THE KITCHEN, AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2346139 ON 11/22/19: GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

NOV 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO OF THE DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS,ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLERS ABOUT 15 DROPPINGS; UNERNEATH COOLERS AND CABINET BESIDE THE KITCHEN AREA ABOUT 20 DROPPINGS; UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECNICIAN ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE AND INSIDE THE CABINET IN THE SUSHI AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND ALL COOLERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE CLASS FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 1
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED GRILL AND STOVE IN THE FRONT AREA APPROXIMATELY 25 AND BEHIND THE BOOTH APPROXIMATELY 15 TOTAL. AND ALSO FOUR DEAD ROACHES UNDERNEATH THE CABINET OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, FRONT COOKING AREA WITH UNUSED GRILL AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRY THE FLOOR AFTER MOPPING TO PREVENT ACCIDENT.

MAY 3
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR SERVICE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE SNEEZE GUARDS OF THE 3 BUFFET ISLANDS WITH FOOD STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT BULBS HOLDER IN THE BUFFET ISLAND WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR SERVICE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MAR 28
2019
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES BUT MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND MARINATED PORK) WITH MADE BY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIEN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR SERVICE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER , UNDER DISH WASHER

NOV 27
2018
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 23
2018
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240246 DATED 11/15/18 #51-: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. #55- MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NOV 15
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BUFFET SERVING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED FOR USE BY METAL PLATE CART, PLATE INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE 5-205.11.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CRAB SALAD. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MARINATED CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SAME SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CABBAGE. CABBAGE AND CRAB SALAD DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT TO BE USED WITHIN 24 HOURS, NOT DATE LABELED, OR MARKED WITH A COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TSC FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FAUCET ON THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.DIRTY EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND PLASTIC SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2185053 ON 7-25-18.#39-DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41-: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE WOODEN BUFFET CABINETS AND METAL STORAGE CABINETS IN BUFFET AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.#49-: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.#51-: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK.#55- MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.----DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON METAL FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE BUFFET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#56- INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE OR GREATER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
23 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND ALL CLEAN UP TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CUSTOMER WOMANS WASHROOM. OWNER PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SUSHI PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT, PLATE STORED INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FRESH FISH BEING PREPARED/SOAKING/RINSED INSIDE A CONTAINER IN THE DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK BY THE UTILITY SINK RUBBER HOSE WITH A BOTTLE OF BLEACH AND DIRTY MOP INSIDE SINK. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD HANDLING. FISH DISCARDED, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED FOODS IN TWO SEPARATE KITCHEN COOLERS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG OF RAW MEAT STORED ON TOP OF FRESH CELERY AND ABOVE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OWNER REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS FRIED CHICKEN ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 105.8F. CHICKEN DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FROZEN FRENCH FRIES AT 35.6F AND 25 LBS FROZEN FRIED BANANAS AT 39.2F BEING HELD INSIDE A NON-OPERATIONAL COOKS LINE COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 54.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED FROZEN FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS COLE SLAW AT 47F, 5 LBS POTATO SALAD AT 76.3F, 10 LBS CUT MELON AT 46.2 IN COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE TO $105.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. WITH FROZEN FRENCH FRIES INSIDE AT 39.2F. COOLER WAS NOT TURNED ON OR OPERATING AT THE TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREENING ALLOWING OPENINGS IN METAL SCREEN DOOR FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENING WITHOUT TEARS, HOLES OR OPENINGS FOR FLY ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK WITH OUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY, FOOD SOILED DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AS NEEDED WITH CLEAN TOWELS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE WOODEN BUFFET CABINETS AND METAL STORAGE CABINETS IN BUFFET AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.----DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON METAL FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE BUFFET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE OR GREATER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 12
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DAMAGED/BUCKLED METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING IN THE COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAR LEFT TOILET LEAKING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 2
2018
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA AT 47.5. 5LBS COOKED RICE FOR SUSHI ROLLS IN A CONTAINER AT THE SUSHI PREP STATION AT 89.6F. WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES FOR SUSHI RICE TESTING FOR PH LEVEL OR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. 3 LBS PREPARED SUSHI ROLLS IN SUSHI COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48F AND 58.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, ICE BIN AND DIRTY PLASTIC ICE SHOOT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR BULK FOODS.---MUST NOT USE DIRTY, USED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR PREPARED, CUT BROCCOLI.

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

ALL METAL PREP SHELVING ON COOKS LINE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---INTERIOR OF THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN DISH STORAGE METAL SHELVING FOUND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND REMOVE ALL RUST.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.---BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. EXTERIOR OF OVEN. INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER WOK COOKS LINE. INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DAMAGED/BUCKLED METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AT THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING SHIELD AND PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING IN THE COOLER.

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

EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING THREE WASHBOWLS FOUND WITH LEAKING HOT HANDLES THAT DO NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF: THE SUSHI PREP WASHBOWL, THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL, WASHBOWL AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---FAR LEFT TOILET LEAKING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 5
2017
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE HOT FOOD DISPLAY COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN NUGGETS 106.5F, EGG ROLL 105.1F, EGG FOU YOUNG 107.2F, BEEF TACOS 119.7F, SEAFOOD/VEGETABLE SALAD 48.4F, PASTA SALAD 50.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CABINETS AND ON PLATE HOLDERS AT THE HOT FOOD LINE OF THE DISPLAY DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA INCLUDING REMOVING, CLEANING AND SANITIZING ALL PLATES. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

AUG 29
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 5
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING ON PREMISE, OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON PLATE AT THE PLATE STORAGE AT THE BUFFET TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2010014 DATED 3/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #43) NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

APR 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 31
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK CHOPS 96.3F, EGG FOU YOUNG 112.6F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 132.3F, CHICKEN 126.9F, COLESLAW 59.5F, VEGETABLE SALAD 53.6F AND BROCCOLI 60.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON LIDS OF CONTAINERS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE AND RAILS OF THE SAME.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 16
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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