NOV 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.
EAT. 80/100
5656 W ROOSEVELT RD · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 21, 2014 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE DATED AND LABELED.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD COVERS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
SEP 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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 72013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
JUN 182012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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).
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).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.
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 222011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 142011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 242011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 192010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BOTTOM OF COUNTER TABLE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
MAR 82010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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
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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