SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.
6046 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE STEAM TABLE, INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE STEAM TABLE: GRAVY AT 130.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: BEFF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 44.5F, SHRIMP AT 48.1F, EGGS AT 49.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA: GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE WOK STATION AT 82.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 156.7F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
OBSERVED A HAMMER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT IT IS USED TO CHIP ICE FOR SMOOTHIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSIL FOR THIS PURPOSE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CAN OPENER BLADE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS AT 62.6F, SHRIMP AT 46.4-53.1F, PORK AT 48F, BEEF AT 52.9F, EGGS AT 60.6F, GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE AT 78.1F, CHICKEN AT 69.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CAN OPENER BLADE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NO SMOKING SIGN AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
OCT 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT (BACK OF COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
OCT 62015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR ON FLOOR BY REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT (BACK OF COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAR 172015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WARPED SURFACES, OPEN SEAMS AND ARE BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER. CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELEVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES, RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AND WIRE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, KNIVES, CLEAVERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND BACK OF STEAM TABLE AND COOLER, AND ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FRYERS, AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM DOOR INCLUDING HANDLE, AND LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
OLD WORN WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO REPLACE WORN WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CLEAN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE CORNERS AS WELL AS FLOOR THEMSELVE. ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WALK-IN FREEZER (6) INCHES.
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS
APR 32013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT REAR, IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
EXHAUST IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 82012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, INCLUDING GASKETS AND DOORS, INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, AND STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
SEP 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
JAN 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND PREPARING COOKED NOODLES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TWO PACKAGES OF RAW CAULIFLOWER INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAULIFLOWER. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED H70431
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUTTING BOARDS, UTENSILS, SPOONS, STRAINER, POTS AND PANS WITH WATER ONLY AND NO SANITIZER IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORING SAME FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISLS MUST BE REWASHED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H70431
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED PANS STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PANS OFF FLOOR, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PANS. PANS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AND INVERTED UNTIL USED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVES, FREEZER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR, CORN STARCH, FLOUR, ETC IN BULK CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
MAY 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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 ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND REAR STORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
MAY 62010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED BROCCOLI AND ONIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW MEAT, POULTRY, ETC TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59360
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPEN TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, CHINESE CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, SMOOTHIE CUPS AND LIDS ON GROUND NEXT TO UNCOVERED DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59360.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, VENTILATION HOOD, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS.
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 ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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