MAR 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.
EAT. 89/100
5249 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2014 · passed
7 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS AND LABEL ALL FOODS IN COLD HOLD UNITS , WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
JUN 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME BULK AND SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THE BROOM AND MOP AT THE UNILITY/ MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
JAN 292013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER HOLDING THE RICE, LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC,FOILAD CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PAINT THEM. PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THE BROOM AND MOP AT THE UNILITY/ MOP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH,CAN OPENER BLADE,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
NOV 292011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC
No person affected with or carrying any disease in a communicable form or afflicted with boils, infected wounds, sores, acute respiratory infection, or intestinal disorder shall work in any area of a food establishment in any capacity where there is a likelihood of that person contaminating food or food contact surfaces.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH SEVERAL OPEN BLISTERS & PUS ON LEFT HAND & ARM ,RED & SWOLLEN HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD HANDLER FROM PREP AREA UNTIL WOUNDS ARE HEALED.(CRITICAL 7-38-010(B).CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF FRUIT ON TOP OF & MIXED IN WITH ICE IN BIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005(A))CITATION ISSUED.
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 REMOVE PLASTIC,FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FRUIT PREP COOLER.
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 FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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 FLOORS & DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING & TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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SEP 22011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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 REMOVE PLASTIC,FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FRUIT PREP COOLER.
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 FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING 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 & DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP 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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING & TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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 ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
FEB 102011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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 HOLES CRACKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
MAR 182010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FROZEN FRUIT TO BE STORED CORRECTED
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 FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER 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 UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR AREA, INSIDE WINDOW LEDGE
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