SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #21.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

5249 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

11 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 16
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH FADING/ERASED LABELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDES PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAINS

JUN 20
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN

JUN 11
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WWITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 11
2022
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LARGE MEAT CLEAVER PLACED IN BETWEEN TWO PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 15
2021
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 19
2020
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

JAN 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING OF THE HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**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.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FIXTURE AND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE THE CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.

FEB 28
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE.

FEB 20
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

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

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.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE, STORAGE RACK NEAR HOT WATER HEATER.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

JUL 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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

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

NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DIRTY VENT COVERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

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

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA

OCT 7
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

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

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA

JAN 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

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

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

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE

SEP 28
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE FOUR MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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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