APR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEI WEI ASIAN DINER.
BEAT. 41/100
2709 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2016 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
* 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 CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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.
APR 142015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
APR 72015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
JUN 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
JUN 132014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED 7-38-020.
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.
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OCT 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
JAN 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 ALL TIMES TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,UNDER AND AROUND GRILL AT MAIN WOK STATION LINE.
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 THROUGHOUT.MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR FLOOR.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER TROUGH NEXT TO DISHWASHING MACHINE.
AUG 102010FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.NEED TO INSTALL AND HAVE RUNNING THE COOLER/FREEZER COMBO.
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 PEST CONTROL NO LOG BOOK MUST PROVIDE.
* 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 SEE MACHINE RUNNING UPON REINSPECTION.
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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