NEW PUNJAB SWEET.
6411 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 13 of 28 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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
NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR NEAT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES, CEILING TILES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND TIGHT FITTED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 62024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FOOD PREP AREA SHELVES, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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 132023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 72023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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 172023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C)
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)
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.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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 222022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
NOV 152022FAILED22 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HANDLES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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.
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.
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.
EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP WAS FOUND ON THE ON EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOK LINE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
FEB 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE . 7-38-005.
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.
FOUND LARGE BINS TO LARGE TO SANITIZE INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATE WAREWASHING INSTRUCTION OR REMOVE LARGE BINS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED(FAUCET/VACUUM BREAKER).
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND LEAKY CEILING BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 222018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.
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.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
MAR 92018FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SWEETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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.
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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.
INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHOW EXPIRATION DATES FROM 2017. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
MAY 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
APR 282017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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
FLOORS NEED CLEAING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE SAMOSA MAKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING TILES.
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS.
NOTED DRAIN AT WASHBASIN IN RESTROOM LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
NOV 142016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS AND SWEETS NEED PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE.
OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL BEHIND COUNTER AND IN KITHCEN. MUST ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUN 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
SEE VIOLATION #14
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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 212016FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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)
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
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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 222015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
JUN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES MILK, CHEESE, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 272014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPEN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. ALSO. DUMPSTER WITH MISSING WHEEL. MUST REPLACE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.
OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 82013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.
FEB 42013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCOOPS STORED ON FOOD INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNER.
JAN 282013FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAIR.
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE.
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.
MAR 282011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE,NOT MAITAINED,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 62010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
JUL 292010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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