SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW PUNJAB SWEET.

BEAT. 18/100

6411 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 13 of 28 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
186
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (FOOD ITEMS)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR NEAT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES, CEILING TILES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND TIGHT FITTED.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 6
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FOOD PREP AREA SHELVES, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2585060 DATED 11/07/2023. VIOLATIONS AS FOLLOWS... #49. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. #55. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

NOV 13
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 7
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 10/17/23, INCLUDING NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 10/17/23 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING CORE VIOLATIONS #37 DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

OCT 17
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON COUNTER CLOSE TO FOOD. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/22/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #373-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

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

3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

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

4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

NOV 15
2022
FAILED
22 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVES OF ROACHES ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND NEAR THE HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH AREA. -----OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE STAND-UP OVEN IN THE COOKLINE, NEAR THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN ATTIC STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE ITEMS ARE STORED IN EXTENSION TO FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE/DEAD ROACHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED AT THE FRONT COUNTERS. OBSERVED FOOD OUT ON FOIL TRAYS WITH NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, AND THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR FOOD OUT ON DISPLAY BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND EXTENSION TO THE STORE FACILITY WHERE DRY STORAGE PRODUCT IS STORED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. PREPARATION COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

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

CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN RESTROOMS AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND FOIL IS USED AS LINING IN DISPLAY COOLERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THAT ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE IMMERSED. USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HANDLES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACK A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES WERE FOUND NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES WERE FOUND CEILING NEAR A LARGE MIXING MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON WALLS LEADING TOWARDS THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST COVER HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP WAS FOUND ON THE ON EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOK LINE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE . 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME PACKAGED DESERTS WITH NO ALLERGEN WRIITEN ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD INCLUDING ALL MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS.7-38-005.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND LARGE BINS TO LARGE TO SANITIZE INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATE WAREWASHING INSTRUCTION OR REMOVE LARGE BINS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED(FAUCET/VACUUM BREAKER).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LEAKY CEILING BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 22
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.

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

ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MAR 9
2018
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CAN, PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. FOUND READY TO EAT SWEETS ON DISPLAY AT FRONT COUNTERS OPEN, NOT COVERED/PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN CONTAINERS FOUND UNCOVERED, STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OTHER UNCOVERED FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED. SERIOUS 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR POTATO STORAGE HALLWAY, SMALL PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. SEAL ALL NOTED OPENINGS REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FOUND WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, OLD TIRES, TOILET, FURNITURE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS. GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER ONTO THE GROUND. ACCUMULATED LITTER, PALLETS, BROKEN GLASS, CARDBOARD BOXES, FOOD CONTAINERS ON GROUND AROUND PERIMETER OF BUILDING, CREATING PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OUTISDE AREAS, REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SWEETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.IE: FRONT DISPLAY, ALL PREP TABLES ALL STORAGE SHELVING ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND ALL PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHOW EXPIRATION DATES FROM 2017. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MAY 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

APR 28
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. VIOLATION#33 COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION#45 ALL FOODHANDLERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF I.D.P.H TRAINING SEE REPORT#1975365 DATED11/14/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FLOORS NEED CLEAING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE SAMOSA MAKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING TILES.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS.

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

NOTED DRAIN AT WASHBASIN IN RESTROOM LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

NOV 14
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS AND SWEETS NEED PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE.

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

OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILLS AND FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY TO AVOID FRUIT FLIES LAYING EGGS IN WET MOPS. OBSERVED BAG OF CASHEWS ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL BEHIND COUNTER AND IN KITHCEN. MUST ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUN 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1933194, DATED 6/21/2016. VIOLATION # 29: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#,1506704, DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; # 32; Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. ESTABLISHMENT STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 (CERTIFIED MANAGER IS CLEANING THE PREMISES DURING THE RE-INSPECTION).

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE FRYER. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD. WALL CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED. AND, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM HAS A PIPE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RES TAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2016
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES THAT DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ONE ENTER THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE BACK DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS KNEADING DOUGH, BUT KEPT HANDLING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, (POTS & PANS, AND UTENSILS), WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHEN HE RETURNED TO KNEADING DOUGH. ALSO, BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH THEIR HANDS WITH WATER ONLY. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH STAFF AND CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B).

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

OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; REAR AREA OF THE PREMISES WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED NEAR THE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE ALL STORAGE BINS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, STORAGE BIN UNDER THE CASH REGISTER, AND ON WINDOW SILLS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED THAT A COPY OF THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#,1506704, DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; # 32; Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. ESTABLISHMENT STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE FRYER. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD. WALL CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED. AND, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM HAS A PIPE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RES TAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JUN 10
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES MILK, CHEESE, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 27
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE BY HOT WATER TANK AND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPEN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. ALSO. DUMPSTER WITH MISSING WHEEL. MUST REPLACE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

FEB 8
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

STILL FOUND SOME ACTIVITIES FOR ROACHES OVER 10 TOTAL. ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE,ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES, WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT AND COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING ORDERS.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE. SOME MULTI USE FOOD CONTAINERS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER UTENSILS SANITATION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS,PREP TABLES, COOKING EAQUIPMENTS, COOKING STOVES EXTERIOR PARTS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE,ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS/PIPES ALONG WOK STATIONS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT ,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING STATION. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE WOK STATION.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.

FEB 4
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1188494 DATED 1/28/13 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #18 UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. STILL FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE GAPS/CREVICES UNDER THE PREP TABLES, ON THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT AND COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING ORDERS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF THEIR PREDOMINACE BY WEIGHT, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVE USED, COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD/PASTRIES FOR SALE.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. SOME MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOKING STOVE EXTERIOR PARTS, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, ALL DINING TABLE AND DINING CHAIRS, INSIDE THE CABINETS, ALL COOKING UTENSILS, AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS/HANDLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, MICROWAVE. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS/PIPES ALONG WOK STATIONS.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE(WITH GREASE BUILD -UP). ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE. HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN THE WALLS. REMOVE PEELING/FLAKING PAINT FROM AREAS OF CEILING IN PREP AREAS.

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET TOO. MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THREADED FAUCET AND HOSE.

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

SCOOPS STORED ON FOOD INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNER.

JAN 28
2013
FAILED
12 violations3 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING INSIDE THE CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH EMPTY BOXES,OVER 8 TOTAL. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE BABY ROACHES TOTAL 4,BEHIND THE PREP TABLE; BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOTAL 3; AND TOTAL 1, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES,CLEAN,REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SANITIZE SURFACES. REMOVE THE MICE DROPPING AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS ARE FOUND. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH WATER AND GREASE ALL OVER THE LID AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. ALSO ,OUTSIDE SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS ,BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT, DATED 4/4/11, POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-42-010B.

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SALT,FLOUR,RICE,SUGAR ,ETC. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ,COMPANY'S NAME. ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF THEIR PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT,LIST OF ANY ARTIFICAIL COLOR,ARTIFICAIL FLAVOR, OR PRESERVATIVE USED,COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PRE PACKAGED FOOD/PASTRIES FOR SALE.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK NAD MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS,PREP TABLES, COOKING STOVE EXTERIOR PART,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, ALL THE DINING TABLES, AND DINING CHAIRS, ALL THE CABINETS,ALL COOKING UTENSILS, AND ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT. ALONG THE WALL BASE (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL CORNER ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES TRU-OUT PREMISES,AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE. HOLES TRU-OUT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN THE WALLS.

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

MISSING END CAPS AND MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE END CAPS. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE.

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

CLUTTER/DEBRIS OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. EMPTY BOXES, PLASTIC CONTAINER, GARBAGE, MILK CRATE ETC. INSTRUCTED CLEAN IN DETAIL DISPOSE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

APR 4
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 28
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 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

FOUND X5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES ACTIVITY AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE BUILT UP ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE LID/DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #339211 DATED 8/6/2010. #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COCKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVINGS, SINK THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIMES.#34-DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, CHICK PEAS, CORN STARCH NEED A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO ALL PACKAGED PASTRIES/SWEETS FOR SALE IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL,INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS AND TEL NO.

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

CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE,NOT MAITAINED,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STOCKS, BOXES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK.

AUG 6
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.

JUL 29
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND SAMOSA FILLED WITH COOKED POTATO, PUFF FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES, KACHI FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS, PAKROA FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS HAD A BREADED COATING AND WERE DEEP FRIED AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90.6 -113.5 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS, VALUE $800. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT, DRIPPING ONTO AND INTO FOOD PANS CONTAINING ROSUGLA, CHUM CHUM (DESSERTS). ALSO OBSERVED IN THE ROSGULA WHICH IS STORED IN LIQUID A CUP USED TO DISPENSE THE DESSERT. THE CUP WAS COATED WITH THE LIQUID. ALSO NOTED A PITCHER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLE IN A LARGE FLOUR BIN IN REAR. ALSO NOTED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER ON LEFT WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DISPLAY COOLER REPAIRED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION, PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREP THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORE TO STOP CONTAMINATION AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT THE UNCOVERED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISPOSED AND DENATURED ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, VALUE $360. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE AND FLIES. OBSERVED OVER 10 HOUSE FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN RIGHT OF REAR DOOR NEAR ONION SHELF AND GROUPS OF 3 TO 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON SIDE AND INSIDE CABINET BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AND 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION #62720-10.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, COOKING, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR MISALIGNED REAR SCREEN DOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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