SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

2550 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2025 · passed

12 of 24 inspections passed, 8 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYES HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTRERIOR SUFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR AND MSG ON COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.

SEP 26
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2023
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH DEAD INSECTS AND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2568766 ISSUED ON 12-20-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #37 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). #43 - OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

DEC 20
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MANTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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NOV 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2021
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP AND FLOODS FLOOR WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

OCT 28
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AROUND UTILITY SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND IN BATHROOM AND 3 LIVE FLIES IN BATHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED HOSE AND PUMP IN GREASE TRAP BEING USED TO DRAIN SEWAGE FROM GREASE TRAP, OUTSIDE, INTO PIT THAT HAD BEEN DUG IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE ACTIVITY AND SERVICE GREASE TRAP PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Observation Type IN OUT

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2464086 DATED 12/24/2021: #47 "1.11(A) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS." #55 " OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 26
2021
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA FILLED WITH DIRTY DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AROUND UTILITY SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND IN BATHROOM AND 3 LIVE FLIES IN BATHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED HOSE AND PUMP IN GREASE TRAP BEING USED TO DRAIN SEWAGE FROM GREASE TRAP, OUTSIDE, INTO PIT THAT HAD BEEN DUG IN PARKING LOT THAT CONNECTS TO PUBLIC SEWER. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE ACTIVITY AND SERVICE GREASE TRAP PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2464086 DATED 12/24/2021: #47 "1.11(A) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS." #55 " OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 24
2020
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

: NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2020
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 61.5F, COOKED PORK AT 53.6F. ALSO NOTED 2 DOZEN RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS NOTED. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, COOKED EGG ROLLS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS @ $100.00. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-15-19 #2301140 NOT CORRECTED #49-OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP UPON REQUEST. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

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

THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STORAGE ITEMS FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

JUICE PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SAID FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS.

FEB 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND 8 EGG ROLLS(MANAGER DISCARDED ABOVE EGG ROLLS 1/2 LB AT $8.00 VALUE) PLACED ON A SHELVING RACK IN THE 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, AN ENTIRE TRAY OF EGG ROLLS NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG WITH RAW EGGS ABOVE PRODUCE AND READ-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS IN REAR OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND A SMALL BOWL WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING FAN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

AUG 10
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO DRAIN, COMPLETELY STOPPED UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND USE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM OR EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, ABOUT 5-10 FEET AWAY, PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO COMPLY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

OCT 16
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2014
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 04/25/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 MUST RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS, 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS, 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, 35 WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAINED, ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREA, 37 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

APR 25
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,

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

WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAINED, ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREA,

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

SEP 24
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 16
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVE OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS., BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.

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

MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLE, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL KNIVES,KNIFE HOLDER,RICE COOKER, CHOPPING BOARD, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE,WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION.

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

WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

AUG 6
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER, REMOVING GARBAGE TO THE OUTSIDE, AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED POT/PANS AND SOILED CLEANING TOWELS AND RETURNING TO PREPARED FOOD, BUT NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVED UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, MOP SINK AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAY 1
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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