JAN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STAR EAST.
BEAT. 22/100
5712 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 4, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING IN A BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, RICE, SEASONINGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 83.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 86.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 88.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX BATHROOM FOUND AT 87.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING WRITING OF REPORT. FOUND PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 100.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 102.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 120.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX BATHROOM FOUND AT 102.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED EGGROLLS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A DATE LABELED 1/9/2023. ALSO OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON CONTAINER OF COOKED CRAB RAGOON. COOKED FOOD MAY NOT BE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FEB 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CHICKEN EGGROLLS) LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DRYING RACKS USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11 OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE VARIOUS TYPES OF FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN CONTAINERS. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE, COUNTERTOP NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STEAM TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 42019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE VARIOUS TYPES OF FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN CONTAINERS. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE, COUNTERTOP NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STEAM TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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MAY 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE AND OTHER FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CUTTING BOARDS,WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FLOOR DRAINS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
APR 192017FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2017
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON & UNDER WOOD SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK,IN TOILET ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON LEDGE INSIDE OF 2ND FRYER CABINET AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.APPX"1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM AND MISSING LOCK ON REAR DOOR.APPX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE AND OTHER FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM THE CORNER OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CUTTING BOARDS,WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPES,LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES FROM TOILET ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
NOV 42016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE 3 TIER CART IN FRONT OF WOK STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE COOLER/FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
AUG 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE 3 TIER CART IN FRONT OF WOK STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE COOLER/FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6'' OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND THE TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER FRONT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELLF UNDER THE STEAMER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER,AND WOK STATION/DRIP TRAY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST OBTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
OCT 202014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRY OUT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND NO BOXES FOR GARBAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear prep table had exposed raw wood on lower side of prep table shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/broken ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area above walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
AUG 202013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER TANK WAS ADJUSTED AND LIT, HOT WATER RESUMED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD INN KITCHEN AREA,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN DAILY AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,
JAN 242013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
must reseal all rusty shelving inside coolers, violation still pending
JAN 152013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean drain line and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
must reseal all rusty shelving inside coolers
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep tables, cooking equipment, storage shelves, utensils, storage racks and exterior/interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ventilation covers attached to ceiling through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
must clean light shields above kitchen prep area
MAR 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Violation #24 now corrected.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Violation #30 now corrected.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Violation #33 now corrected.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Violation #34 now corrected.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Violation #35 now corrected.
FEB 282012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep tables, cooking equipment, storage shelves, utensils, storage racks and exterior/interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FEB 92011PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
JAN 122010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. NOTED WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND/AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK.
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. NOTED ICE STORE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAINING CONTAINER FOR ICE WITH TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, PREP SHELVES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED DIRT AND SOME DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING 4 LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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