SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY.

BEAT. 18/100

7342 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 20, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD LABEL FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION AND IN THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION AND ROTTING FOOD LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROTTING FOODS FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 8
2019
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SOAP BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD LABEL FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION AND IN THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION AND ROTTING FOOD LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROTTING FOODS FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. TWELVE UNDER FRONT COUNTER, SIX ON FLOOR BETWEEN COUNTER AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, THIRTY UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF ON THE FLOOR, TWENTY BY PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER CONTAINING RAW MEAT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; REATTACH COVING TO WALL BASE.

JUN 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

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MAY 30
2017
FAILED
7 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

OBSEVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

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

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD DRIPPINGS.

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

FLOOR DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.

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

NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD DRIPPINGS.

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

FLOOR DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.

FEB 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY (MICE) INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE FRONT BY SERVICE COUNTER, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUE #7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE FOR PROPER MONITORING OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER, PREP TABLES DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESP WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

APR 17
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUSTB FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVES,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

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

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

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

APR 9
2015
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

REMOVE RUSTB FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVES,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

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

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

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

OCT 27
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST STORE ALL UNCOVERED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, SIDES OF COOLERS, AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN REAR, UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, IN AND WASHROOM(DEBRIS AND DIRT).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS, AND COB WEBS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND WASHROON AREAS. CLEAN DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

WHEN NOT IN USE THE MOP HEAD MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APR 1
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING. CLEAN DOORS THROUGHOUT. FINISH CLEANING(OR PAINT) WALLS IN WASHROOM.

MAR 24
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS-52.6F, COOKED RICE-56.6F, COOKED PORK-71.6F, COOKED CHICKEN--78.6F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD IN REFRIGERATION OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH & BOXES, GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE LID WHICH IS NOT CLOSED. BOTH DUMPSTERS LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND GREASE DUMPSTER EXTERIOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

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

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASY UNCLEAN BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, WOK COOKING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS(INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COOLERS & FREEZERS), MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS, BASE OF TOILET, ALL SINKS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOUND WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, & GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WASHROOM).

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS NEED CLEANING, SPILLS. SPLATTERS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING. CLEAN DOORS THROUGHOUT.

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

HANG MOP UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE, TO AIR DRY.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR CLEAN APRONS OVER CLOTHING, MUST EITHER CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL DIRTY APRONS ON PREMISES.

JAN 2
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

MAY 29
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- 680 EGG ROLLS PREPARED ON SUNDAY-5/27/12 INSIDE WALK IN COOL MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(46.7F,45.1,45.8F,44.4F ETC).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER. EGG ROLLS WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER -CDI. HOWEVER EGGS IN SAME COOLER MAINTAINED AT 40F. COST APPROX $300.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

APR 20
2012
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER STORAGE CRATES. AND FURNANCE ROOM. MUST CLEAN OLD FOOD,DEBRIS/MANTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMEMETER FOR SLICED FRUIT COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

OCT 20
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 6
2011
FAILED
0 violations
FEB 4
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE.ALSO CLEAN FRONT INTERIOR REACH IN COOLER.

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BULK CONTAINERS AND REAR STORAGE AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK.ELEVATE STOCK 6' OFF THE FREEZER FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly.IMPROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND SHELVING IN PREP AREA.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND PROVIDE MISSING WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM.

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT FOR WALK-IN FREEZER/AND OR REPAIR CONTROL FOR LIGHT SWITCH.

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED, NON-WORKING OR HARD TO READ (DUE TO DIRT) THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

JAN 11
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND PARTICLES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM.

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT FOR WALK-IN FREEZER/AND OR REPAIR CONTROL FOR LIGHT SWITCH.

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