Chicago
69
YOUR CALL

Ssyal Ginseng House, Inc

4201 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-24
Pass Rate
65%
2 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-24
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 59 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 59×
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-04-24 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-06-11 Pass Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREEN SLIME ON WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2023-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.11: OBSERVED DUMPSTER STORED ON SURFACE CONSTRUCTED OF ROCKS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSTRUCT OUTDOOR DUMPSTER STORAGE SURFACE OF SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND SLOPED TO DRAIN NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE AND ASPHALT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN 53.2F, BEEF 54.1F, BEEF 48.6F, BEAN SPROUTS 55.6F, NOODLES 64.8F, BEEF 47.9F, EGGS 48.4F, POTATOES AND BEEF 49.1F, CABBAGE AND BEEF 47.5F AND TOFU 46.8F. CORRECTED ON SITE COLD TCS F...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HOLDING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITC...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING AND MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY SIXTY SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS, BOTH WASHROOMS AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RICE COOKER AND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BOWLS AND SINGLE USE CONTAINERS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PUBLIC WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PARTITION TO PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. ALUMINUM FOIL AND NEWSPAPER USED AS PREP TABLE LINER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND NEWSPAPER FROM PREP TABLES IN ...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 10PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER STORED ON SURFACE CONSTRUCTED OF ROCKS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSTRUCT OUTDOOR DUMPSTER STORAGE SURFACE OF SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND SLOPED TO DRAIN NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE AND ASPHALT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN KITCHEN NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-06 Pass Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE/PREP SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AND COOKING AREA.

2019-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE RESTROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

2018-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A,,NO CITATION ISSUED...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,,NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE MARKING FOR READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, (TCS)FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND STORED IN COOLERS,OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED PREMISES FERMENTING THEIR OWN (KIMCHEE/KIMCHI) ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FOR FERMENTING SAID FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-01-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER.--------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS AND MOPS) OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON FLOOR BY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR (OUTSIDE) STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found 55lbs of raw chicken at 60.2f on a rack placed on top of the two compartment sink. Facility states they thawed them and washed them and were letting them dry. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at $160. Instructed to maintain all...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the interior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Instructed facility to individually remove all food, clean, sanitize, and maintain all portions of units.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard used as floor liners near cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

2015-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND TWO BAGS OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 59.6F AND 61.7F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED DISCARDED AND DENATUR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG ,COVERING SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NEWS PAPERS ARE USED FOR LINERS ON SHELVES,AND INSIDE THE COOLERS,INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER,EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 10-7-14,REPORT#1424541 UNDER COMMENT.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW INFORMATION GIVEN.

2014-10-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF POTS/PANS SHELF IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SMEARS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS, COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED COOLER, PIECES OF WOOD, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

2014-01-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN MEAT COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST PAINT/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGOUT STORAGE ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2013-01-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR PREP STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2012-10-30 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfacese of ice machine not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

2012-03-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of display cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage room need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be reapired/replaced.

2011-09-27 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.Caulk around 2 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler doors, cooler shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors by hot water heater area not clean had excess debris/dirt, need detailed cleaning, floors in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear prep area that had exposed plaster, holes shall br repair/sealed, ceiling tiles need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

2011-03-15 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage room, and under 3 compartment sink no clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear storage areas shall be repair, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area not clean need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

2010-09-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-20 Fail Canvass
6
serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 162872 DATED 10/15/09. #32- CAULKING ON THE 2 COMPT SINK SPLASH GUARD WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #34- MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND AND BESIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE LADIES WA...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER. WITH MINIMAL DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REMOVE ALL THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE AND AROUND THE PIPE. MUST REPLACE CR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLES ,DINING TABLES AND TOP COUNTER MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO "NO SMOKING SIGN" POSTED CLEARLY AND CONSPICUOUS POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON EVERY ENTRANCE OF THE PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED.

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
57
Central Kitchen and Tap
57
Pizza Hut #714393
35
Nick'S Billiard

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