APR 24
2025
PASS · 0 violations
SSYAL GINSENG HOUSE, INC.
Chicago Health Dept
4201 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
94
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 11
2024
PASS 1 violation
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.
SEP 1
2023
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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.
AUG 25
2023
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER($100/5LBS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 KITCHEN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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
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 CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 KITCHEN . ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 6
2022
PASS 5 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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JAN 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
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
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE/PREP SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AND COOKING AREA.
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.
OCT 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CORE VIOLATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE RESTROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
JAN 10
2017
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
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.
AUG 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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.
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.
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.
APR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 40 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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 TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 10-7-14,REPORT#1424541 UNDER COMMENT.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW INFORMATION GIVEN.
OCT 7
2014
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 8
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 31
2013
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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.
OCT 30
2012
PASS 5 violations
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfacese of ice machine not clean, need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
MAR 12
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage room need cleaning.
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.
SEP 27
2011
PASS 5 violations
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.
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).
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).
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAR 15
2011
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area not clean need cleaning.
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.
SEP 28
2010
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 20
2010
FAIL 6 violations
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 WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES.CITATION NISSUED SERIOUS.
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.
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.
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 CRACKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES BESIDE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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