SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SILK ROAD LASALLE.

BEAT. 46/100

19 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 12, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 14 years ago. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2184560: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE WOK WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF SHRIMPS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00, IN A STRAINER SITTING INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (58.8F). ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COLD FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A STRAINER FULL OF RAW SHRIMP INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE APPROPRIATE SINK TO CLEAN/PREPARE ALL FOODS NOT THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2049571 DATED 05/02/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-OBSERVED HOT RICE BEING HELD INSIDE OF A NON-MECHANICAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE NON-MECHANICAL COOLER AND PROVIDE APPROVED MECHANICAL COLD AND HOT HOLDING FOR FOOD. 38-OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO, MUST REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND OLD FOOD BUILD UP FROM THE CAN OPENER AND REMOVE THE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE POTS THAT ARE USED FOR COOKING ARE TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE BIG UTENSILS OR REMOVE ALL LARGE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS WITH THE STEMS FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALSO, MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN.

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

MOP STILL IN THE DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WHO HANDLES FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING INSIDE OF A BOWL IN THE MOP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT THAW FOOD INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN A BOWL OF COLD WATER INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR DURING THE COOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED HOT RICE BEING HELD INSIDE OF A NON-MECHANICAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE NON-MECHANICAL COOLER AND PROVIDE APPROVED MECHANICAL COLD AND HOT HOLDING FOR FOOD.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.

AUG 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED WALL BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE NOTED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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FEB 9
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT MISSING AT FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED THE MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

SEP 3
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND TOP OF ICE MAKER IS USED FOR FOOD AND NOT FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED NOT STORE THINGS ABOVE ICE MAKER.

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

MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

JUL 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN, OIL DRIPPINGS NOTED ON HOOD SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

SEP 23
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE.

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

AUG 6
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES ON SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MUST HAVE BIO-STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT/COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

NOV 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 3
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 23
2011
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #567442 DATED ON 06-06-11 FOR VIOLATION #32( MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

MINORSanitation
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. FREEZER DOOR TRIMMING ARE LOOSE AND DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CHUNKS OF ICE BUILDING UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JUN 6
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. A SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND 3COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3COMP SINK.

JUL 8
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

violation remains

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

violation remains.

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

violation remains.

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

violation remains.

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