SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5656 W ROOSEVELT RD · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2014.

Last inspected Nov 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, NOT #10 CANS. ALSO COVER AND LABEL FOODS IN PREP COOLERS WITH NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MAR 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE DATED AND LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

COLD HILD UNIT RUBBER SEAL HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD COVERS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

SEP 23

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCET IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.

MAR 7

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALL STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

JUN 18

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP,GRAVY,EGG ROLLS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547570 7/22/11 NOT CORRECTED # 30 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.#32 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.#33 MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.#34 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.#35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP & STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36 MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES & WALLS.MUST CLEAN FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

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JUL 22

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 14

2011

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER & ON GROUND,MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.

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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD & REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

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.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,VENTILATION VENTS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR,ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAUCET HANDLES AT WOK STATION,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST 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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 24

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS.

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. NOTED SOME WALLS AND VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS HEAVY WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT STORE.

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. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAN NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

AUG 19

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS, SIDES INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 8

2010

PASS 6 violations

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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER TABLE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

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. MUST CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL STAINS

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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