SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21.
5249 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
11 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262026PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED, FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SLICED FRUIT INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH FADING/ERASED LABELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH KITCHENWARE AND UNTENSILS, RINSE AND DRY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT SANITIZED DURING MANUAL WASHING PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZE BY IMMERSION FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH AT LEAST 50 PPM AFTER BEING CLEANED. MUST BE MAINTAINED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDES PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAINS
JUN 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN
JUN 112024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 79-91F, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 73F, 4 LBS CRAB RANGOON @49F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. COST $50. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.
MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WWITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, HOT HOLD UNITS, BLENDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574902 ON 4/25/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. 55) FLOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. --OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME. --OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. 57)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58)OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 59)INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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APR 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BLENDER, SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT (CHICKEN) THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 112022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUS CONTAINERS WITH MEAT INSIDE SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHILE PREPPING TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LARGE MEAT CLEAVER PLACED IN BETWEEN TWO PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE ITEMS.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING ON THE SHELVING BELOW COUNTERS ACROSS FROM THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 152021FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SHRIMP (44.2F), BEEF (46.4F), AND CHICKEN (52.8F). ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD BELOW 41F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE BIN OF RICE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 05/19/2020: #47 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 192020PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
JAN 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING NEAR THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONCENTRATED CONTAINER WHEN IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING OF THE HAND SINK.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CHANGE OUT SPICE CONTAINER DUE TO FOOD BUILD UP.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FIXTURE AND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE THE CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.
FEB 282018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE.
FEB 202018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND COOKED NOODLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS AT 105.8F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. ALSO OSBERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SHRIMP AT 48.4F-61F, BEEF AT 57.6, CHICKEN AT 62.6F, COOKED NOODLES AT 59F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/25/17 WAS NOT POSTED 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.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS #32, #34 AND #35 WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071409 ON 7/25/17: 32 - NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. 34 - NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35 - NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DIRTY VENT COVERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE, STORAGE RACK NEAR HOT WATER HEATER.
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
JUL 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OBSERVED POTS AND UTENSIL INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND RICE. INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON ALL SHIFT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DIRTY VENT COVERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST DET AIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-U AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA
OCT 72016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EGGS SITTING INSIDE EGG CRATES ON THE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $9.00,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST DET AIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-U AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA
JAN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMERATURE OF 52.9F,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENTAURED AND DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $5.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN ALL REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRUERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE
SEP 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STOVE AND CART LOCATED BETWEEN STOVE AND FRYER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE FOUR MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMP SINK.
THE FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
FEB 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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