OCT 18
2010
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROYAL KITCHEN.
BEAT. 18/100
220 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 18, 2010 · passed
Failed 5 of 7 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 MONTHS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF EGG ROLLS,COOKED SHRIMP AND CRAB RANGOON AT IMPROPER TEMERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.7-38-005A
OCT 152010FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2010
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THIS TIME. MANAGER TURNED OFF PILOT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 LICENSE SUSPENDED.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #422233 ON 10/06/2010 NOT CORRECTED: #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES: 4 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS, 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR BY COMPRESSOR, OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AT WALL BASE BETWEEN MESH SCREEN AND BETWEEN WOOD BLOCK, STAIRCASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, STRONG RODENT URINE SMELL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
* 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLES, AND SERVED IE. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
OCT 132010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #422233 ON 10/06/2010 NOT CORRECTED: #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS-FOUND 10 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SEATING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 5 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STAIRCASE, AROUND WATER HEATER, ALONG WALL BASE BY GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. STRONG RODENT URINE SMELL NOTED IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
* 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLES, AND SERVED IE. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. SEAL WALLS WITH OPENINGS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 62010FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2010
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SNEEZING TWO TIMES ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WHERE HE WAS SLICING ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS. HE DID NOT COVER HIS FACE AND CONTINUED TO SLICE ONIONS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND SANITIZING SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES I.E SNEEZING AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD GREEN PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(CUTTING BOARD/PREP TABLE). ALSO, OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS ARRIVE FROM REAR DOOR INTO KITCHEN AND HANDLING RICE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO WORKING IN KITCHEN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BLOCKED WITH BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, LARGE POTS, AND FILLED TO RIM WITH FOOD CONTAINER LIDS-UNABLE TO ACCESS SAID SINK FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS FROM INSIDE HAND WASH SINK AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING ACCESS TO SAID SINK TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 1 INCH GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP UNDER REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, 1 RAT DROPPING IN TOILET ROOM, 2 RAT DROPPINGS AT DINING AREA NEXT TO TRASH CONTAINER, AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLBASE AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL LARGE OPENINGS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF USED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND ACROSS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND LITTER/GARBAGE ON STAIRCASE AND BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. SEAL WALLS WITH OPENINGS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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JUL 72010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES/RACKS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILDUP.
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 CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DINING AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA, PAINT SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WLAK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, REPAIR WALL BASE IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE, PIPING, CONDUITS, AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE BASEMENT. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 302010FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2010
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 4 HOUSE FLIES AND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT WINDOWS BY DINING AREA AND AT PREP AREA. FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, AND RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. SERIOUS 7-32-020-CITATION ISSUED UNDER OLD OWNER LICENSE #1739796. DREV# 231433.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL RAW WOOD PREP TABLE COUNTER. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND SHELVES/RACKS, PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES/RACKS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILDUP.
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 CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA, PAINT SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WLAK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, REPAIR WALL BASE IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE, PIPING, CONDUITS, AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT FRONT STORAGE AREA AT DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FAUCET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BROOM AND INVERT MOP HEADS.
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