SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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124 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2024 · passed with conditions

14 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE ORANGE, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NEAR THE REAR MOP SINK WITH BLACK RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT POSTED ON TOP OF THE FAILED SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE INITIAL INSPECTION DATED ON 04/03/2024, REPORT#2592088. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

APR 3
2024
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE FOR THE SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE WITH APPROPRIATE CHEMICALS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE ORANGE, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NEAR THE REAR MOP SINK WITH BLACK RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

AUG 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

AUG 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 22
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF HE MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER MEET THE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL CABINETS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER STORAGE RACKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR UNDER STORAGE RACK OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING TILES AROUND EXHAUST FANS IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MAY 20
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CO2 TANKS IN REAR PREP AREA.

APR 13
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CO2 TANKS IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN 1 FULL COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED. IN ORDER FOR BACKUP NOT TO OCCUR SINK COMPARTMENT MUST BE RELEASED SLOWLY. CLEAR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER FOR WATER TO DRAIN WITHOUT BACKUP.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERAORS.

SEP 4
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

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

MUST CORRECT LEAK AT POP STATION IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (134.4F)IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOOD AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. ITEM WAS DISCARDED OF, 2LBS. VALUED AT $16.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED A LARGE BOX WITH PLASTIC WRAP INSIDE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC.) MALE EMPLOYEE WHO WENT AROUND DID NOT HAVE A CERTIFICATE. SOMEONE BROUGHT A CERTIFICATE BUT HE HAD NO IDENTIFICATION TO SHOW THAT HE WAS THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

NOV 5
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER REAR PREPARATION TABLE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)

MAY 2
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND NOZZLES AT SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT.

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

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

ORGANIZE CLUTTER BY WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.

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