SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW LITTLE CHINA.

EAT. 88/100

1737 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 15, 2018 · passed

14 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
14 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 2
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLE (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS,FRYERS,RICE COOKERS) BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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

THE WALLS, CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND WALL VENTS NEED CLEANING. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. THE BACK SPLASH BEHIND THE WOK STATION NEEDS CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILILNG TILE AND VENTS.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

SOME AREAS OF RESTAURANT CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

FEB 21
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS ON CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAIN AREA AND CLEAN THE VENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

OCT 31
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

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

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANIZITING SOLUTION.

OCT 20
2016
FAILED
5 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 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES, SHELVING, WALLS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRY DOORS. DOORS NEEDING TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS ENTRY POINT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

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

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANIZITING SOLUTION.

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MAR 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVERD FOOD STORED IN #10 CAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOOR DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALL,CEILING TILES,VENT COVER,LIGHT SHIELDS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

SEP 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FRO SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA AND CLEAN WALLS NNEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FEB 19
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA

FEB 3
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION OVER 24 HOURS.

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

STORAGE CONTAINERS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO HOLD NON-FOOD ITEMS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, LARGE COOKING BURNER NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION, DEEP FRYER, ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE AND EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS( GREASE BUILD-UP, FOOD & DEBRIS) THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER).

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

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

MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION NOT ON PREP TABLE.

MAR 11
2014
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF BREADED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.6F AND COOKED BEEF AT 109.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN REFRIGERATION OR BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. 10 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND WHITE STORAGE CABINET IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR OUTSIDE DOOR WHICH HAS A 3/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT AND FRONT DOORS WHICH HAVE A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE CENTER BOTTOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION OVER 24 HOURS.

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

STORAGE CONTAINERS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO HOLD NON-FOOD ITEMS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD.

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

MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, LARGE COOKING BURNER NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION, DEEP FRYER, ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE AND EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER).

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

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

MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION NOT ON PREP TABLE.

JAN 4
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

exterior of all equipment not clean:walk in cooler,prep tables,etc,and interior panel and exterior of ice machine.must clean/maintain.

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

ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP .

APR 4
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN-CAN OPENER,EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR AND HANDLES OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 8
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM TOP OF MICROWAVE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION, FRYERS, BOTH COOLER/FREEZER DOORS,AND STOVE TOP.REAR BULK CONTAINERS, HOOD, AND FILTERS.

MINORSanitation
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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT OF HOOD DUSTY. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS DUSTY.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NEED TO REATTACH THE DOOR CHECK FOR THE RESTROOM SO THE DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.

JAN 24
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED THE FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE LID, #10 CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELF, AND TABLE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILE NOT ON THE TRACK ALL THE WAY INSTRUCTED TO RESET TILE IN TRACK SO IT DON'T FALL ON CUSTOMERS IN DINNING AREA. ALSO CLEAN WALL ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/(RESTROOM) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.ALSO FRONT STORAGE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

AUG 9
2010
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY COVER, DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PRE-PREPARED, RE-PACKAGED OR COOKED INSIDE OF WALK/REACH-IN COOLERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, REACH/WALK-IN COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF COOLERS) AND PREP TABLES AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALSO, MUST DETAIL CLEAN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE FOOD.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING/PREP AREA-REMOVE DEAD BUGS, DIRT, ETC.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR NEXT TO THE MOPSINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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

ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL NEEDED.

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