SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PHO 888.

BEAT. 30/100

1137 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CTATION ISSUED.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM WITH BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNSERNEATH EQUIPMENT, HALL WAY AND WHERE EVER NECCESSARY.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FEB 10
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (FRIED RICE, COOKED NOODLES, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF ) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

NOV 25
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

NOV 18
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER, OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED WATER IN CORNER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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JUL 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND PORK, COOKED NOODLES, PICKLE VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SPICES, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

APR 23
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 16
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE INFRONT PREP AREA (COFFEE AND FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, BLENDER, SUGAR CANE JUICER ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC)

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REA PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 15
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD FOR HANDSINK AND MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT.

JUN 29
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 23
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INFESTATION OF LIVE ROACHES. WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREP AREA: CLUSTER OF LIVE ROACHES(OVER TWENTY ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES)AT WEST WALL ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER PREP TABLE. TEN LIVE ROACHES AT SIDE AND UNDER THE SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER,10 ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES ON FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR,ECT). AS I REMOVED CARDBOARDS BOXES WITH ONIONS AND OTHER PRODUCE NUMEROUS ROACHES SCATTERED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES BY PRODUCT STORED ON SHELF AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,ON WALLS BY THE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THE LIDS WITH LIQUID FOOD IN THEM.TWO LIVE ROACHES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

JUL 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 68.9F; 11 PACKAGES OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 55F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT(DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS).7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH EXPIRED FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITTAION MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 16
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND WOK STATION UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 18
2019
PASSED
0 violations

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