Pei Wei Asian Diner
Mixed record — 5 of 9 inspections passed
2016-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE WOK COOKING STATION ONTO THE FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. ALSO BACKING UP ONTO THE WOK PREP LINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE ALL FOOD PARTICLES,...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF SAME ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER TO BULK FOOD PARTICLES.
2015-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
2015-04-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND UNDER AND ROUND CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP AND ACCUMULATION ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND BOTH CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS ALL EDGES ARE TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND EXCESS AND HARDENED GREASE ON THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE GROUND UNDER AND AROUND SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS, CLEAN/SANITIZE CONTAINER AND AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION IS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP AND ACCUMULATION ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND BOTH CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
2013-10-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE PIPES ABOVE THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN DISH RACK HAVE OPEN FLAKING INSULATION, REWRAP THE EXPOSED INSULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REAR OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE AREAS IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CHUTE AREAS OF THE MACHINES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE KITCHEN FLOOR TILE GROUT IS WORN AND THEY HOLD EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS, REGROUT THE FLOOR. THE BASE BOARDS UNDER THE WOK LINE ARE COVERED WITH GREASE, CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILDUP UP ABOVE THE BIN AND THE DOOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT IN DETAIL.
2012-01-10 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS AT...
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 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN LID. MUST REPLACE OR RESAND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.MUS...
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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS T...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-08-13 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-08-10 Fail License-Task Force CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO PES...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION NEED TO SE...
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 EQUIPMENT THRU OUT.
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