SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEVEN TREASURES.

BEAT. 18/100

2312 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 1, 2023 · passed

Failed 15 of 30 inspections. 58 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 15 failed
VIOLATIONS
220
includes 58 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OR PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN PREP AREAS TO WIPE CLEAN SURFACE AREAS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SOME FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, FOOD ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, FRYERS AND BURNERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERS ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM OR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

JAN 25
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE NOODLE PREP AREA OF THE BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES AND 20 OR MORE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN PREP AREAS TO WIPE CLEAN SURFACE AREAS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SOME FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, FOOD ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, FRYERS AND BURNERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERS ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM OR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; SEAL OPENING AND/OR PROVIDE CEILING TILE TO COVER OPENING. OBSERVED A MEDIUM SIZED HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

SEP 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

AUG 30
2022
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

SEE VIOLATION #59

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #59

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLSTION #59

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #59

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-24-22 REPORT #2562544 INTREUCTED TO CORRECT #5 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-21 REPORT #2544966 #10 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #16 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES AND A CHOPPING BLOCK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. #35 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SPICES CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. #49 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE, UNDERNEATH, AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE DISH RACKS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND INSIDE ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE DISH MACHINE RACKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 6-201.13 OBSERVED UNATTACHED COVING IN BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56 OBSERVED DULL AND BURNT-OUT LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE VIOLATION #59

AUG 22
2022
FAILED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT, 12-14 DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT, 7-9 DROPPINGS AT FRONT BASEMENT NEAR WALK INS COOLERS, 5-7 DROPPINGS UPSTAIRS IN REAR CORNER, 2-3 DROPPINGS UNDER DISH MACHINE, 6-10 DROPPINGS IN FRONT MOP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND RAT DROPPINGS TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-21 REPORT #2544966 #10 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #16 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES AND A CHOPPING BLOCK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. #35 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SPICES CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. #49 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE, UNDERNEATH, AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE DISH RACKS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND INSIDE ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE DISH MACHINE RACKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 6-201.13 OBSERVED UNATTACHED COVING IN BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56 OBSERVED DULL AND BURNT-OUT LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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DEC 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES AND A CHOPPING BLOCK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING RAW POULTRY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN AN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SPICES CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE, UNDERNEATH, AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE DISH RACKS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND INSIDE ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE DISH MACHINE RACKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED UNATTACHED COVING IN BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

303.11 OBSERVED DULL AND BURNT-OUT LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 6
2021
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES AND A CHOPPING BLOCK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING RAW POULTRY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN AN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SPICES CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE ADDITIONAL FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY SETTING THEIR PEST CONTROL TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL PEST CONTROL TRAPS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE, UNDERNEATH, AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE DISH RACKS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND INSIDE ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE DISH MACHINE RACKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED UNATTACHED COVING IN BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED DULL AND BURNT-OUT LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 2
2021
FAILED
26 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER (AT LEAST 100F) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES AND A CHOPPING BLOCK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED COOKED DUCK AND COOKED PORK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANGING IN A UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED DUCK AT 68F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TOFU, RICE ETC) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 70F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF TOFU AT 59F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE LABELS FOR COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING RAW POULTRY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN AN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SPICES CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE ADDITIONAL FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY SETTING THEIR PEST CONTROL TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL PEST CONTROL TRAPS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE, UNDERNEATH, AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE DISH RACKS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND INSIDE ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE DISH MACHINE RACKS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED UNATTACHED COVING IN BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN VARIOUS SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED DULL AND BURNT-OUT LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND UNLABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN PREP AREAS TO WIPE CLEAN SURFACE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

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

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN PREP AREAS TO WIPE CLEAN SURFACE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, WOK STATIONS, FRYERS, SMOKER, BBQ OVEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF SMOKER AND BBQ OVEN. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN BOTH WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS; REPLACE CEILNG TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM AND VENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 25
2019
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND UNLABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT AREA AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONROL COMPANY TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN PREP AREAS TO WIPE CLEAN SURFACE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY SOIL; CLEAN OR REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, WOK STATIONS, FRYERS, SMOKER, BBQ OVEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF SMOKER AND BBQ OVEN. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IS DRAINING SLOW; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID WASTE AROUND THE SUB PUMP ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN BOTH WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS; REPLACE CEILNG TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM AND VENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 7
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. BULK CONTAINER LIDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF IN COOLER AND FREEZER, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IKN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 24
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS AND A DEAD RAT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FLOUR AND SUGAR STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHENS. FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLER SHELVES AND INTERIOR SURFACES, STANDING WATER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE. DOUGH MAKING SHELVES. DEAD ROACHES AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 30 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE PRE-WASH SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED, LEGS, WHEELS, HANDLES AND CORDS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

NOV 20
2017
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON TOP OF THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-32-20.

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

MUST HAVE CONDENSATION LINE DRAIN PROPERLY AT PREP COOLER WHERE POOLING WASTE WATER CONTAINING FOOD WASTE, DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS ARE WITHIN THE HOUSING. MUST ENCASE/COVER WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS. MAY NOT STORE ANY FOOD UTENSILS UNDERNEATH.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHENS. FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLER SHELVES AND INTERIOR SURFACES, STANDING WATER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE. DOUGH MAKING SHELVES. DEAD ROACHES AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 30 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE PRE-WASH SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED, LEGS, WHEELS, HANDLES AND CORDS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHILEDS, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR DISCOLORED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE NEXT TO DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 8
2017
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY: OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AT CORNER AND 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDER PREP TABLES AT FAR REAR NOODLE PREP AREA. NOTED 40+ LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN AND ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE, INSIDE CREVICES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER WOK STATION, ON WALLS,ON FLOORS,ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT, 80 ON PLASTIC COVERING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES OF BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND 20 ON WALL BY FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED RAT BAIT (12)CUBES SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE PROPERLY APPLIED BY A LICENSES PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST MAINTAIN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN A CLEAN AND SAFE MANNER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015

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

MUST HAVE CONDENSATION LINE DRAIN PROPERLY AT PREP COOLER WHERE POOLING WASTE WATER CONTAINING FOOD WASTE, DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS ARE WITHIN THE HOUSING. MUST ENCASE/COVER WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS. MAY NOT STORE ANY FOOD UTENSILS UNDERNEATH.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHENS. FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLER SHELVES AND INTERIOR SURFACES, STANDING WATER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE. DOUGH MAKING SHELVES. DEAD ROACHES AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 30 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE PRE-WASH SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED, LEGS, WHEELS, HANDLES AND CORDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHILEDS, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR DISCOLORED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE NEXT TO DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, FRYERS, ETC), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, SMOKER, ETC.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING.

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN NOODLE STATION, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, FRYERS, ETC), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, SMOKER, ETC.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHILEDS, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS, CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 5
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE PREP AREAS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALL. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. ORKIN ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM; RODENT PROOF FRONT DOORS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1527948 DATED ON 3-17-15 FOR VIOL# 32: COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 1 ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

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

MUST CONTINUE CLEANING ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES IN THE PREP AREAS: FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 29
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

INSECTS STILL NOTED IN KITCHEN. FOUND OVER 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT KITCHEN WALLS UNDER COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.SERVICE .

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. ALSO FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1527948 DATED ON 3-17-15 FOR VIOL# 32: COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 1 ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME

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

RUSTY SHELVES NOTED THROUGH OUT RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKY PIPE NOTED ABOVE SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TOREPAIR AND MAINTAIN

DEC 22
2015
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE CL CONCENTRATION LESS THAN 10PPM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER CL LEVEL FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN KITCHEN. FOUND OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT KITCHEN WALLS UNDER COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE . CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUD 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1527948 DATED ON 3-17-15 FOR VIOL# 32: COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 1 ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

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

RUSTY SHELVES NOTED THROUGH OUT RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE.

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

DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED INSIDE PLATES AND BOWELS, ALSON ON FOOD SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE SURFACES.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THROUGH KITCHENS. FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLER SHELVES AND INTERIOR SERFACES, STANDING WATER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE. DOUGH MAKING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FIST FLOOR KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

MAR 17
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 1 ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 3
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AND 3 LBS OF RAW PORK STORED AT 50.6F ON TOP OF PRP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK FOR FRONT PREP AREA, FOUND CHAIRS PLACED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES RESTING ON, HAND SINK FOR REAR HAND SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINKS ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA INSIDE CABINETS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 1 ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, PREP COOLERS DOORS, SHLVES, GASKETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINTS WALK-IN COOLERS, BUCKET, FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

LEAKING HAND SINK FOR REAR PREP AREA, LEAKING ICE MAKER, SLOW DRAINAGE FOR BAR BQ AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

SEP 30
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS,WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GRASE BUILD-UP.

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

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM

SEP 24
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATIOM 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/09/13, REPORT#129655833. (33)OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF CEILING,WALLS DOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,ESPECIALLY THE HANDLES,DISH MACHINE,ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR. 12/09/2013 (35) OPENINGS GOING DOWN WALL BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS,WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GRASE BUILD-UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

SEP 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.APPROX 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK TONGUE -80F, COOKED PIG EARS 70F AND COOKED BBQ PORK-66F,ISIDE COOLERS NOT LABLED /DATED.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS PRIOR TO STORING,AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED APPROX COST $50.00

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF CEILING,WALLSDOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,ESPECIALLY THE HANDLES,DISH MACHINE,ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR.

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

OPENINGSGOING DOWN WALL BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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

FOUN LARGE PAN OF DIRTY WATER ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND STORAGE UNIT IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 29
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

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

BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

JAN 13
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT CHEST FREEZER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM AT FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 8
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2010
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING AND DRINKING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT DESIGNATED AREA AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A)ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FRONT SIDE, MAIN KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT HAND SINKS BLOCKED WITH POTS, PANS, DIRTY DISHES, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROCTECTED IN WALK IN FREEZER. FOUND TRAYS OF RAW BEEF WITH NO COVER, HANGING PIGS IN CONTACT WITH UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS i.e. RAW BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROPERLY STORE OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #26722 ON 07/14/09 BY BADGE #399 NOT CORRECTED: #30 MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL NOODLES STORED IN COOLER WITH NAME, ADDRESS, AND EXPIRATION OR SELL BY DATE AT ALL TIMES. #32 MUST PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT 1ST. AND BASEMENT LEVEL, #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, CARTS FOR DIRTY DISHES. #34 MUST CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER FLOOR CORNERS, #35 MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOMS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT DUCK HANGING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT CHEST FREEZER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT HOT WATER COFFEE/TEA UNITS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL UNUSED ITEMS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS AT BASEMENT REAR STROAGE AREA.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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