SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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9440 S LAFAYETTE AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 27, 2014 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, 4 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,OVEN AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE PANS STORED NOT CLEAN,(OLD FOOD,DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS.MUST CLEAN PANS PROPERLY BEFORE STORAGE.

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON DUST PAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIMENT OR REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH APRON NOT PROPERLY COVERING CLOTHING.APRON OWRAPPED AT WAIST.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER CLOTHES.-CDI

JUN 13
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS,WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND MICROWAVE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,WOK STATION,BULK CONTAINERS, AND STOVE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS KNIFE THAT WAS STORED BETWEEN COOLERS,AND PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS FRONT DINING AND KITCHEN (DUSTY) NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

MAR 12
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 5
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON FLOOR BEHIND/IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN, ALONG FLOOR BASE BY STOVE, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ON SHELVES AND CONDIMENT BOXES, UNDERNEATH FRONT SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND CART AT REAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND CURRENT RECEIPT UPON REINSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES/COUNTERS AND UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASH SINK AT REAR LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.

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

ORGANIZE ALL SHELVES, CARTS AND COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 13
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

observed leaky connection at 3-comp sink.must repair

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SEP 13
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY CONNECTION AT 3-COMP SINK

AUG 20
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED SHRIMP-57.7F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,HAM AT-47F IN PREP COOLER ..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX-10LBS,COST $75.00,2LBS HAM-$4.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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 OF (6)LIVE INSECTS/FLIES ON PREMISES,ENTRY DOORS ALL OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM INSIDE LEFT-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED-7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED PREP TABLES,FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 17
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. PAINT WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND PAINT OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 10
2012
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE WASHROOM ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR, ALONG FLOOR BASES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND AND RODENT PROOF STORM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA(1/4 INCH GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH IT AND ALONG LOWER RIGHT SIDE - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-18-11 ON REPORT# 606496 NOT CORRECTED:-32- MUST USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER. -33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BY WASHROOM, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. -34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. -35-CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA BY WASH ROOM. -38-REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -41-ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASH ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUSLY NOTED VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. PAINT WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND PAINT OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

NOV 18
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BY WASHROOM, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA BY WASH ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASH ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

APR 8
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS LIKE FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR UNCIOVERED FOODS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES & PLASTIC MATS ON SAME, EXTERIORS OF ALL STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN AND IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIORS OF BULK STORAGE BINS IN REAR, GLASS DOORS AND INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY WOK COOKING STATION).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 3
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

OCT 27
2010
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES INSIDE AJAX LIQUID DETERGENT STORAGE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H 63931 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

MINORPest Activity
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. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), STORAGE SHELVES (DEAD ROACHES), COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP)

CRITICALPest Activity
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS (DEAD ROACHES).

MINORSanitation
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 ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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