SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT.
710 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 33 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.4-55.9F(HALF AND HALF 51.1F, SHRIMP 53.2F, CREAM CHEESE 52.7F, CHICKEN 50.7F, EGGS 55.9F, BEEF 55.6F, CHICKEN SATAY 52.5F, MUSSELLS 50.2F, EGG ROLLS 52.0F, NOODLES 51.6F, RICE 50.4F, TOFU 51.3F AND CRAB RANGOON 52.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $500 WEIGHING 120LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. CORRECTED ON SITE METAL STEM THERMOMETER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
JUN 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM CONTAINER WITHOUT LID IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT SETTING SINKS UP PROPERLY FOR WASHING SOILED EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY FILL SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-925. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THEF OLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED 16 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 65.0F-78.2F, APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 72.5F, 4 LBS KIMCHI @62.0F, 2 LBS PREPARED CRAB RANGOON FILLING @ 60F, 12 LBS OF COOKED DUCK ON PREP TABLE @55.0F, 10 LBS COOKED NOODLE ON PREP TABLE @84.0F, 5 LBS TOFU @66.3F, 2 DOZEN RAW EGGS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT @ 75.0F, 8 LBS COOKED BBQ PORK ON PREP TABLE @ 70F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS AND WORKING INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. MUST PROVIDE FOR UNISEX TOILETROOM.
OBSERVED SOME SMALL AMOUNTS OF TRASH SURROUNDING RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGJPUT PREP AREA ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE OF PIPES/CONDUITS AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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MAR 12023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-501.17: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE LABELING ON PREPARED/TCS FOODS. FACILITY HAS PROVIDED DISCARD DATES BUT DID NOT OBSERVE PREPARATION DATES. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE LABELING.
6-501.111: Observed over 10 live cockroaches under 3-comp sink and food prep tables at main kitchen. Instructed to eliminate insect infestation and activity in all affected areas. must have pest control service facility.
4-601.11(C): (C) pipes and conduits with heavy grease and dirt build-up behind cook line. instructed to clean and maintain.
6-201.11: floors and walls not clean thorough out kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER WHEELS OF THE COOKLINE UNITS. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS/GAPS BETWEEN CORNER TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON WALLS UNDER/ABOVE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS AND ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
FEB 272023FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Manager arrived during inspection.
Observed a food handler eating in prep kitchen, instructed to eat in dining room.
No hand soap provided at main kitchen hand wash sink. instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030.
No hand washing signs for kitchen hand sink, instructed to provide.
Observed a staff member washing dishes with soap only not sanitizing at final rinse. 3-comp sink not setup properly. instructed manager to wash, rinse and sanitize multi-use utensils properly. priority violation 7-38-005.
No dates on cooked foods in walk-in cooler ( cooked chicken, noodles...) instructed to date. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 5 lbs of food discarded. Value $20.
No food labels on dry bulk food containers, instructed to provide.
Observed over 50 live cockroaches under 3-comp sink and food prep tables at main kitchen. Instructed to eliminate insect infestation and activity in all affected areas. must have pest control service facility. priority violation 7-38-020a.
food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
large spoons in-use stored in standing water at room temperature. instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
used card board boxes used to store cooked food in walk-in cooler, instructed to use proper food containers. also grocery bags used to store food in chest freezer. instructed to use food grade bags.
pipes and conduits with heavy grease and dirt build-up behind cook line. instructed to clean and maintain.
floors and walls not clean thorough out kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
No food handler certificates for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
No allergen training certificate for food service manager. instructed to obtain.
SEP 222022FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, rice...) Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, broken faucet. Instructed to provide hot (100f minimum) running water at all hand wash sink. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
No hand wash soap provided at main kitchen hand wash sink. instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Found about 125 live cockroaches in kitchen behind prep coolers, 3-comp sink and prep tables, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Priority violation 7-38-020(a)
Missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to provide.
Heavy grease and dirt build-up behind cook line, shelves above dish washing area walk-in coolers and prep tables not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
No allergen training certificate for food person in charge.
MAY 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). MANAGEMENT WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE LAST TWO INSPECTION RECEIPTS AT END OF INSPECTION.
FOUND BOXES AND CANS OF FOOD STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
THE DOOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOES NOT CLOSE AND SEAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS SO THAT THE DOORS SEAL AND CLOSE PROPERLY. FOUND GASTKETS ON CHEST FREEZER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 282020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND SUMP PUMP ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUN 182019FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED ON SITE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE ANY TIME TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT, THAT IS EFFECTIVE TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED FOODS HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TOFU(49.5F), RICE(51.8F), CREAM BASED SAUCE(54.7F), MILK(50.2), CHICKEN(54.3), WONTONS(50.9F), STEAK(49.5), RANGOONS(54.7F), DUMPLINGS(52.3F), NOODLES(62.4), EGGS(51.8), CUT LEAFY GREENS(55.2F), SHRIMP(48.2F), SAUSAGE(48.2F), FISH(53.1F), COOKED MUSHROOMS(50.9F). MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOODS TO BE HELD AT/ABOVE 135F OR AT/BELOW 41F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED WEIGHT OF 20# AND VALUE OF $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS 51.8F AND THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER IS AT 53.1F AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED ALL FOODS IN COOLERS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT ANY LABELING. MUST PROVIDE THE NAME AND PREP DATE FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
- MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHES/POTS/PANS STORED ON THE SHELVES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. -
- OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO BE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. -
- OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE CAPACITY OF HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 59.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE AT A MINIMUM OF 110F FOR MANUAL UTENSIL WASHING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MINIMUM OF 100F AT HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE GROUND OF THE GARBAGE AREA AND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON/AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND THE GREASE BOX, AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES, WALL, AND FLOOR UNDER ALL THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS. -
- OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HOOD WITH AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED. AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
MAR 22018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED, LATEST PEST CONTROL INVOICE INSIDE LOG BOOK DATED 01/12/16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PEST CONTROL OPERATOR MUST BE ON PREMISES FOR SERVICE A MINIMAL OF 2 TIMES PER YEAR. MUST HAVE LATEST PEST CONTROL INVOICES THIS YEAR INSIDE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20.
VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.
JUN 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1960388 ON 9-14-16 FOR VIOLATION 31:OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
EMPTY TIN CANS AND PLASTIC JUGS ARE REUSED FOR FOOD SERVICE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY
WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT 51.6F AND A CONTAINER OF EGG ROLLS AT 50.9F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED A CUP IN THE ICE BIN USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE ICE AND STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SPLATTER.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE ICE MACHINE ON THE MAIN FLOOR (RESTAURANT IS ON LOWER LEVEL). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE THE MORNING OF 9-14-16.
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE RICE COOKER, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND AS A LINER FOR FOOD EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142015PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
JUL 62015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CRAWLING IN THE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
NOTED THE FAUCET HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
APR 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
CLEAN VENT AT CEILING IN FRONT OF WASHROOM OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
JUL 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
DEC 112013FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, TOFU AND DUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 49.2F, TOFU AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F, BROWN GRAVY AT 47.6F, AND DUCK AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 82F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 110F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING AND HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLAION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK STATION.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS.
REPAIR THE MISSING TILE BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OCT 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS.
DEC 142012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE STILL AT 48.9F. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH OFFICE FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PREMISES IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. 3 OTHER GOOD WORKING PREP COOLER AND ONE STAND UP FREEZER IN RESTAURANT.
DEC 132012FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.3F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. BUSINESS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.
EVIDENCE OF INSECTS INFESTATION STILL REMAINING IN BOILER ROOM, FOUND OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING INSIDE CREVICES AT BOILER ROOM SEVERAL ONES CRAWELING ON KITCHEN WALLS AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
FOUND DEAD COCKROACHES ON SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND IN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL UTENSILS, FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, ALL DISHES AND SILVERWARE.
STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD-UP NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKS AND CREVICES STILL REMAINING IN BOILER ROOM, NEW WALL COVERINGS INSTALL IMPROPERLY, MUST MINIMIZE ALL GAPS AND CREVICES AS POSSIBLE.
DEC 52012FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF INSECTS INFESTATION FOUND IN KITCHEN. FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON KITCHEN CEILNG WALLS AND OF REAR DRAY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MUST HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
FOUND INSECTECIDE (MOTH BALLS) STORED AT CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT USE TOXIC ITEMS IN FOOD PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.
PREVIOUS MNOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138332. DATED ON 6-11-12 FOR VIOLATION #33:INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND COUNTRER TOPS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
DIRTY AND GREASY VENTILATION HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE, DIRT, STANDING WATER AND TRASH FOUND ON KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REATTACH LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
JUN 112012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERIVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, RUSTY SURFACES AND FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SO PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING CAN BE DONE.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND COUNTRER TOPS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL COOKS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUL 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN REAR (BEHIND CHEST FREEZER) MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. 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.
JUL 122011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). FOUND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
DOOR GASKETS OF COOLER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ARE IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & SOME PORTIONS MISSING), MUST REPLACE. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE OR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES, UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NEED DETAILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EAUIPMENT; DUSTY FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; FOOD STAINS ON WALL BY MOP SINK MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
AUG 242010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found bulk food containers food containers not labeled.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found light fixture not shielded at main kitchen.
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