SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SKY LAKE CHINESE KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

2 W 103RD ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 6, 2018 · passed with conditions

7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING SOILED MULTI-USE BOWL AND STRAINER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP, AND PLACING IMPROPERLY WASHED BOWL AND STRAINER ON DRAINBOARD TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO RE-WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 60.2F AND POOLED EGGS 56.5F STORED ON OUTER SURFACE OF WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED CARROTS AND BEAN SPROUTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS HANDLE STORED INSIDE FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS. ALL HANDLE SHALL BE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING IN EAST WALL OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING/WALL TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE,ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED.MUST INSTALL NAMES OF EACH ITEM ON CONTAINER.

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

FOUND MEATS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS, INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOODS. NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK DRY FOODS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL STAINED, WORN, AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAR 12
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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MAY 12
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BRHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-U

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

REPLACE (1) BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE

JAN 18
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2013
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT 3545778 ON 1-26-12. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 43-MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALL AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

JAN 26
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED. FOOD NOT STORED IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE THICK GREASE BUILD UP AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

JAN 4
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED. NOTED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEEF AND CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD ITEMS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER,UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED. FOOD NOT STORED IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE THICK GREASE BUILD UP AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

AUG 12
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN ,MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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