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2141 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
JAN 272026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE SUBPUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS ON JANUARY 5, 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
FEB 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/ PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSEVRED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, UNDER THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
6-201.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 162024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/03/2023, REPORT #2573581 #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. #55: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
APR 32023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.
THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.
MAR 272023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FROM THE COMPANY THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY USING (TERMINIX); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND LICENSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.
THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.
NOV 192021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
NOV 152021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON REACH 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE TRAP SET UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 4(35LS) CONTAINERS OF RAMEN NOODLES IN 2-DR PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-49. 1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODSAT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 35LBS AND VALUE $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT FO GREASE BUILD-UP.
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET IN FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF COOKING AREA.
MAY 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AROUND VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, FRYERS ETC).
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.
MAR 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.
FEB 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.
FEB 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE MALE WAITER REMOVING STEAMED BROCCOLI FROM A STRAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED A MALE COOK HANDLING BEAN SPROUTS, CUT VEGETABLES AND COOKED MEAT WITH HIS BARE HANDS (PLACING INTO A BOWL OF BROTH FILLED WITH COOKED NOODLES); INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS; MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO WEAR GLOVES. THE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT DATED APRIL 27, 2015 STATES IN THE COMMENTS: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.
MAY 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET
APR 272015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AND PORK STOCK STORED AT KITCHEN FLOOR AT 70.4F. ITEMS STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA NOT FOR COOLING DOWN PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS IN CONTROLED TEMP AT PREOPR HILDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION; OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. FOUND PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR REMOVE. FOUND OVER 20 OPEN CONTAINERS OF LIVE PLANTS IN STANDING WATER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1494140 DATED 8-28-14 FOR VIOLATION #(42)NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
EMPTY PLASTIC 2LITER SODA CONTAINER BEING REUSED TO STORE FOODS, IN STRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SIGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.
ROUGH RAW CONCRETE WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE COVER THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.
MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OF BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.
MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 172013FAILED4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. MUST PROVIDE
NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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