NUMBER 1 CHOP SUEY.
2550 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
12 of 24 inspections passed, 8 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 142025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTRERIOR SUFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR AND MSG ON COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.
SEP 192023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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
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.
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 202022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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.
OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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 192021FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 282021FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.
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
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 262021FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.
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.
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 242020PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
: NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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.
OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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 162020FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JAN 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STORAGE ITEMS FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
JUICE PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS.
FEB 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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.
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING FAN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
AUG 72015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 92014FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAINED, ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREA,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
SEP 162013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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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).
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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.
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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