RED PAGODA.

Chicago Health Dept

1918 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2012).

4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2012.

Last inspected Sep 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE.

DEC 8

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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