Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Nhu Lan Sandwiches

4810 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-05
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-05
Failed 4 inspections (2021, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-03-17 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS ON TOP OF THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON CLEAN STORAGE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING STOPPERS/PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL SHELVING UNDER FRONT PREP AREA SINKS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHILE NOT IN USE.

2024-05-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 9
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE SAID DOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA BY MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER, CEILING AND WALL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CANS, AND BEING USED TO STORE CUPS AND EATING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2022-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN STEAMTABLE- PORK AT 112.5 F, CHICKEN AT 111.0 F, AND BBQ PORK AT 122.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL SAID OUT-OF-TEMPERATUR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2021-04-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA.

2021-03-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED RICE AND SHRIMP ROOLED UP AT TEMP OF 56.5F,ROLLED UP COOKED RICE WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 45.3F, COOKED PORK BUNS 91.4F TO 86.0F, FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVICING COOLER. FRIED PORK AT TEMP OF 70.2F, STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER; COLD ...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN COUNTER PREP AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,RELOCATE TO CLEAN SHELF

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVES SPLASHED WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD,IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN COLD HANDLE AT STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PEELING MATERIAL BY THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-26-2021,REPORT #2382344. #37) 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL. #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN B...

2020-06-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS(GREASE BUILDUP). MUST CLEAN.

2019-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT ICE BIN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO PROTECT ICE BIN IN REAR TO THE LEFT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT ICE BIN AT SMOOTHIE S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR PREPACKAGED, READY TO EAT, TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO CASE. MUST HAVE DATE MARKING SYSTEM OF USE BY OR DISCARD DATE. MUST HAVE ADDRESS AND NAME OF FACILITY ON PREPACKAGED PRODUCT. PRIO...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT ICE BIN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO PROTECT ICE BIN IN REAR TO THE LEFT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT ICE BIN AT SMOOTHIE S...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK CUTTING BOARD BEING USED. BUTCHER BLOCK HAD OPEN WOOODEN SEAMS AND WAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. BUTCHER BLOCK WAS PLACED ON RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE. DURING INSPECTION PIECE OF SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE GRANITE COUNTERTOP ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE UNDER GRANITE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CHOPPING AREA (FOR DUCKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTANED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COVER OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE FLOORS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND NOT USE TO LINE FLOORS. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERRVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213443 DATED 8/24/18 NOT CORRECTED. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. 7-42-090

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (A)A NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2018-08-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SINK NOT SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SINK WAS NOT SET UP THUS EMPLOYEE WAS USING WATER RUNNING DIRECTLY FROM THE FAUCET THROUGH THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPART...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT:-DUCK 82.5F, CHICKEN 120F,PORK 80F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 T...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK INTESTINE 47.2F, CHICKEN 59.7F, PORK BUNT 51.2F, STICKY RICE 64.4F, CHICKEN STICKY RICE 5...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 72.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical 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 AND PREPARED BY OR USED BY DATE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 10 LARGE FLIES AT THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUND...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS STACKED AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE TABLE AT THE FRONT NOT PROPERTY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS ON SITE USED FOR COOKING AND STORAGE UNABLE TO CLEAN, WASH AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISE OR PROVIDE A DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2017-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOODKEPTED FOR 12 HOURS,ALSO MUST LABEL FOOD NON-FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALL INDVIDUAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER HANGED COOKED FOOD.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

2017-06-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WE FOUND 9 PORK COOKED PATTIES AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 81.3F; 8 PLATES(ROLLS IN EACH)OF TOFU-RICE-SHRIMP ROLLED UP AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 55.7F. 22 EACH ROLLED UP RICE WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.6F -48.6F ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER USAGE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED,RINSED USED GLASSES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SMOOTIE AREA,THAN STORE THEM AT METAL SHELF.INSTRUCTED GLASSWAREAND MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THR...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE:WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD(DUCKS,CHICKEN ,PORK SHOLDER ETC.)HANGED UNDER THE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS(PORK SHOULDER,RIBS ETC). PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO COOKED PRODUCTS WERE HANGED ON SIDE OF SHELF...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOODKEPTED FOR 12 HOURS,ALSO MUST LABEL FOOD NON-FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALL INDVIDUAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER HANGED COOKED FOOD.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

2016-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE FRONT COUNTER. X5 BIG STICKY RICE W/BEANS 10 LBS, AT 78.9F; 11 PKG OF RICE W/CORN,AT 79.0F,4LBS; X2 PORK ROLL , 2LBS AT 78.5F; X9 PORK PATTY 10 LBS,AT 79.5F; 3 COOKED DUCKS AT 89.2F, 15LBS; ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE

2016-09-02 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE IN THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP. AREA.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GREEN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL STILL ON THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE .

2015-12-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSRTUCTED TO SERVICE HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-05-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF MEAT STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINERS IN THE SLOTTED AREA ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINERS IN THE SLOTTED AREA AND REMAINING CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNDERNEATH COLD-HOLDING CONTAINERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND FOOD:COOKED RICE ROLLED WITH COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 95F - 96.5F - 102.5F AND 123F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP FRONT/SELLING COUNTER.FOUND COOKED RICE WITH ROLLED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF: 44.4F-...

minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME OF THE FOOD( ROLLED RICE WITH PORK,SWEETS MADE ON PREMISES,AND PICKLED VEGETABLE) STORED INSIDE THE SELLING COOLER.ALL COOKED/ PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER FROM MELTED ICE,STORED INSIDE A TALL PLASTIC CONTAINER BY THE FRONT SERVING/SMOOTHIE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE HALLWAY IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2014-07-23 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
59
Pho Citi & Sandwich
60
Birriera Zaragoza
38
Ewduard Corporation

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