SEOUL TACO.
738 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 43 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 232026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATTERY NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND BOWED TILES ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2622594 DATED 3/16/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 162026FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATTERY NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP NEXT TO IT AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LID CLOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND BOWED TILES ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FEB 262025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-51.8F(EGGS IN SHELL 51.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, PORK 50.2F AND STEAK 48.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $193 WEIGHING 63LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLOSED LIDS OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING UP AND NOT PREVENTING PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. CORRECTED ON SITE TRASH AND RECYCLING IN DUMPSTERS PUSHED DOWN BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, LIDS ON DUMPSTERS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING AFTER TRASH AND RECYCLING WAS PUSHED DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11: OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
FEB 152024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE WHISK REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH RICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD, SPICE OR CONDIMENTS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE FROM HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2572469 DATED 03/13/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE. UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
APR 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED
LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.
MAR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY OF POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MANAGER WENT OVER POLICY AND HAD EMPLOYEES SIGN FORM ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED INVOICE OF ORDER SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL HANDSINKS BLOCKED BY CONTAINERS AND WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FACILITY. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
ALL GENDER RESTROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM(s)
OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ON 3/14/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CITY MANAGER CERTIFIED, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
FEB 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR (WEST) TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 272022FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO PEPSI MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR (WEST) TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE IN REAR (WEST) PREP AREA AND BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME IN HAND SINK IN REAR (WEST) PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382616 DATED 7/6/2020: #53 " OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN THE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. " #58 " OBSERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN A RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2382616 DATED 7/6/2020 FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF PATRONS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING PATRONS OF VACCINE MANDATE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND IN PROMINENT PLACE INSIDE FACILITY.
OBSERVED NO LIST OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE VACCINATED AND/OR TESTING TO COMPLY WITH COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 62020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN THE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN A RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGER DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD HEALTH CODE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT CONTAINER MUST HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK.
OBSERVED EMPTY CHLORINE BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISH WASHING MACHINE LINES WHILE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. OBSERVED SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SOLUTION AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED KIMCHI RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.0 HELD AT STEAM TABLE. WEIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AND COST $25.00. FOOD WAS IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 292019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOUND 70 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIRED VARIANCE. COOK STATED THAT HE LEAVES CHOPPED FERMENTED CABBAGE FOR 5 DAY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS PART OF THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
REFER TO VIOL# 29 FOR DESCRIPTION
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
MAR 222018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD (DRY GOODS, SODA COMPRESSOR) STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELDING AROUND PIPES.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE HANDLES OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MASTER COOKER IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM EXHAUST FAN. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE ENTRY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, INCLUDING BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS HANGING ON POSTS OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WORKING WITH TACOS, MEATS, ETC. WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 62017PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
MAR 312017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON REINSPECTION FACILITY WAS INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE LADDER OR INVOICE FOR PROFFESSIONAL CLEANING OF ICE MACINE ATTACHED TO SODA DISPENSING UNIT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. FACILITY PROVIDED LADDER. ICE MACHINE WAS INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
OBSERVED DIRTY TOWEL USED AS DOOR HANDLE TO MOP ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TOWEL AND REPAIR DOOR HANDLE.
OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
MAR 242017FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW TEMP IN USE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZER DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. A CHLORINE TEST STRIP INDICATED OPPM OF CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FORM REPORT # 1970502 DATED 10/28/2016 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING :OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUALTION UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING UNITS. PULL OUT ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITHCEN ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES AND FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST DEGREASE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTRED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. TOILET IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT SINK FOR DISHMACHINE WITH CONSTANT STEAM OF WATER LEAKING FORM SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM WHERE SPRAYER IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
OCT 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-DOOR REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.4 F, FOUND BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF HELD AT 49.3 F AND CHICKEN HELD AT 49.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
MAY 262016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 99F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 202016FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SOME COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT OVER 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110 F OR ABOVE AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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