SEP 17
2012
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RED PAGODA.
BEAT. 38/100
1918 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 17, 2012 · failed
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES, 1-LARGE ROACH UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,6-LIVE (LARGE,MED,BABY) SIZE ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER COOLER,4 ON WALL AROUND PIPE BEHIND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,1-NEAR MOP SINK.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO. CRITICAL CITATION, ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION-#14-NOT CORRECTED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT,NOT CLEAN,DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT AL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR
SEP 62012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.16 LIVE ROACHES UNDER 3-COMP SINK,MOP SINK AND UNDER HAND SINK.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS/CRACK AND CREIVIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES.SINKS ETC.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR. SOME AREAS NOT CLEANABLE.MUST RE-PAINT/MAINTAIN.ALSO DOOR TO PREP AREA.MUST RE-PAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE.
DEC 82011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY FRONT STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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 EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, WOK,STOVE/OVEN, AND FRYERS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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.NEED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL KITCHEN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN AND RESEAL CEILING AND REPAIR RESTROOM WALL. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES IN FRONT WAITING ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAR 102010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CHOPPING BLOCKS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR BULK STORAGE.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL PACKAGED ITEM STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN.
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ADVISED TO SCRUB WITH A LONG HANDLED BRUSH TO REMOVE SETTLED DIRT AND GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN/SCRUB WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE A BRUSH TO SCRUB WALLS. ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST ON PIPES ALONG WALL, IN BATHROOM WINDOW ETC.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SOME TOWELS NOTED WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM AND PROVIDE CLEAN TOWELS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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