Chicago
28
BEAT

Sun Wah Bar-b-q Inc Co

5039-5043 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 11 prior failures on record

Inspections
33
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-10
Pass Rate
52%
11 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-10
Failed 11 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Pest Activity issues found across 27 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 21 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 103×
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Pest Activity critical 27×
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Food Temperature critical 21×
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Employee Hygiene critical 17×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 12×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety critical
2025-12-10 Pass Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE-USE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE DUCK MEAT IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO REUSE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED FACILITY USING BUCKETS AS TRASHCANS WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WASTECANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA OF THE RESTAURANT, AND SOILED FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOV...

2025-09-02 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEAFOOD (SQUID, SHRIMP, ETC) STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE INSIDE OF THE FISH PREP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH AND SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER POOLS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-12-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 - OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REAR EXIT IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 - OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 IN...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 - OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AD EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE F...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS AND OTHER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CON...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 - OBSERVED THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 - OBSERVED WALL ACESS PANEL IN MEN'S BATHROOM STALL TO BE BENT AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOOR IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER, AND FLOOR SOILED NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 - OBSERVED HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUN...

2024-11-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F. COOLER WAS EMPTY AND NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REAR EXIT IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF TH...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AD EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AG...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS AND OTHER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE An EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOOR IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER, AND FLOOR SOILED NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL ACESS PANEL IN MEN'S BATHROOM STALL TO BE BENT AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTI...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION, AS WELL AS ENSURE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES RECEIVE WITHIN ...

2023-12-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FULLY COOKED, READY TO EAT PLANTAIN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SP...

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT MULTIPLE DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) WAS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/14/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577313 NOT CORRECTED: #39 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CO...

2023-06-14 Pass Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELV...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL WALLS TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-10-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 46.4 F INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER- SCALLOPS, SHRIMP, FISH, PORK, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE MOP SINK/FLOOR DRAIN AT WOMEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER INSIDE SAID SINK.

2022-04-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING REAR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.

2022-04-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP AREA STEAMTABLE- BBQ PORK AT 91.2 F, SQUID AT 50.0 F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.0 F, AND ORGAN MEATS AT 70.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMAL 135...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

3-DOOR STAND-UP SAUCE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING REAR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.

2021-10-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MECHANICAL DRAIN LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.HANDWASHING SINK BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS MOVABLE AKWARD TO WASH HANDS.REPAIR ISSUE MENTIONED.

2021-08-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MECHANICAL DRAIN LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.HANDWASHING SINK BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS MOVABLE AKWARD TO WASH HANDS.REPAIR ISSUE MENTIONED.

2021-07-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DUCK BONES(SOME MEAT WITH BONES) AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 51.1F. COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 53.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS HAD LABELS OF 7-27-21 WHEN PRODUCT WAS MADE),COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. P...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON TOP SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TRE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. ALSO, UTENSILS STORED BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS BY THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED BLOOD ON THE FLOOR FROM HANGED RAW PORK INSIDE THE...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL DRAIN LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.HANDWASHING SINK BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS MOVABLE AKWARD TO WASH HANDS.REPAIR ISSUE MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE AT STAFF WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDED

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON FLOORS: UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION WOOD,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING...

2020-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-11-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT POSTED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MUST POST SIGNAGE.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED DUCK IN WATER INSIDE IN THE PREP SINK THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES AND BOXES (SEALED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON FLOORS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA -- FLOORS AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. -- MISS...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (RULE #6-501.111) NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: STILL NOTED 10 RAT DROPPING AT ENTRANCE TO THE REAR KITCHEN BY THE ICE MACHINE. -3 ON HALL WAY TO THE KITCHEN BY THE UNUSED FISH TANK -OVER 12 RAT DROPPING ...

2020-11-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 49.6F, PORK 45.3F, DUCK 45.5F, SHRIMP 48.2F, RICE 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WOR...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED DUCK IN WATER INSIDE IN THE PREP SINK THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BY THE UNUSED FISH TANK, ALONG WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFF...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES AND BOXES (SEALED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON FLOORS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA -- FLOORS AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. -- MISS...

2019-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST, DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED UNTREATED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR DUCK HOT HOLDING. WOOD IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON FIRST FLOOR. MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: OBSERVED SHOWER STALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS CONVERTED TO ADDITONAL MOP SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF STANDING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL MOP SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM IN NEED OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN DISREPAIR: FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT OF STANDING ROASTING OVENS. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AVOID STANDING WATE...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DUCK PREP IN REAR KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

2019-06-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES OF WALK IN COOLER STANDING ON LADDERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USING HOSE TO SPRAY WATER INTO CONDENSER TO DEFROST UNIT. WALK IN COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME AND FAN COVERS REMOVED. WATER WAS BEING SPRAYED INSIDE CONDENSER AND DRIPPI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF FURNACE ROOM. CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST, DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED UNTREATED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR DUCK HOT HOLDING. WOOD IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES THAT ARE UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

SERVED MOP SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAHCINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHOWER STALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS CONVERTED TO ADDITONAL MOP SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF STANDING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON FIRST FLOOR. MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL MOP SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM IN NEED OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND AND ON CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN DISREPAIR: FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT OF STANDING ROASTING OVENS. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AVOID STANDING WATE...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DUCK PREP IN REAR KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

2018-03-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVE INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, HALLWAY USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND GARAGE AREA USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2018-03-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED ASSORTED SHELLFISH FOOD ITEMS (OYSTERS AND CLAMS) WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO SHELLFISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL ...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT SELLING AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH CAKE 48.0F, PORK (57.2F, 46.2F), BEEF STEW 44.1F, TOFU 43.9F, NOODLES 55.6F, DUCK 47.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIAT...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS (VEGETABLES) FROM THE SERVICE PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. SAME EMPLOYEE WHILE TAKING FOOD TO CUSTOMER SCRATCHED WITH HEAD WITH BARE HANDS TOUCHED THE FOOD PLATE WITH SAME HANDS AND CON...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLBASE, ON SHELVES AND ON LEDGING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.....ALSO NOTE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVE INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE

critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH WATER AND ALSO AT THE AREAS WITH MICE DROPPINGS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, HALLWAY USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND GARAGE AREA USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WAS CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

2017-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS BEING HELD IN FRONT DISPLAY WINDOW/PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. WHOLE, COOKED DUCKS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 81.3F TO 112.6F. PIG EARS AT 80.6F. CHICKEN AT 94.5F. INTESTINES AT 120.6F. BBQ PORK AT 121.3F. INSTR...

critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 74.1F AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. 70.5F IN THE REAR PREP. 75.9 AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 71.5 IN THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATI...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1937752 ON 6-28-16 NOT CORRECTED. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE METAL CLEAN DISH STORAGE TABLE. ALSO COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN KNIVES AND PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER ON THE COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR AS LINER ON THE SIDES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. UTILITY MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE, ACCUMULATED DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND ENTRANCE TO THE MEAT ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

2016-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE EAST SIDE AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM/PERSONAL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY CLEANING THE...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SEASONING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.5F. PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD F...

critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS BEEF 3 LBS AT 46.7F; SCALLOP 1 LB AT 45.8F; FRESH PORK 1 LB AT 46.8F; BIG SHRIMP 2 LBS AT 46.8F; SMALL SHRIMP 1 LB AT 51,1F; FISH FILLET 1 LB AT 46.9F; SQUID 1 LB AT ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DU...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE BAR APPROXIMATELY 25 TOTAL AND UNDER THE TABLES WITH POTS,PANS, DISHES IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA APPROXIMATELY 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVES BY THE HALLWAY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE EAST SIDE AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM/PERSONAL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SEASONING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BBQ PORK AT 94.9, A CONTAINER OF BEEP TRIPE AT 98.4F, CONTAINER OF PORK EARS AT 115.6F, AND TWO CONTAINERS OF PORK INTESTINE AT 96.3F & 110.4F...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE/RE-GROUTE THE WALL TILES THAT HAVE CHIPPED AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2015-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-02-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE REACH-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS FOUND INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED CHICKENS. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE SAME COOLER ...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HANGING ABOVE THE HOT-HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA: WHOLE DUCKS AT 83.7F, WHOLE CHICKENS AT 88.8F, PORK RIBS AT 76.1. OBSERVED CHICKEN FEET AT 60.2F, PI...

critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH WASHBOWLS SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE DISHMACHINE WATER PIPE NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESS...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 250 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ON TOP OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND ALL ALONG THE REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH GNAW MARKS IN VARIOUS BAGS OF RICE, DRIED FISH, AND ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CLEANING THE DIRTY FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CLEANING PRODUCTS SPLASHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE PARTIALLY COOKED WHOLE PIGS, HANGING FROM THE CEI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED IN ALL STORAGE AREA,ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WALK IN UNITS.ECT

minor Sanitation

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

DUMP WAITER HAS PACKAGEING WHICH IS PEELING OFF. NEEDS TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THUR OUT THE KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPEMENT, THE TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN REGROUT AND SEALED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT AND REAR AREA WHERE THE DUCKS ARE HANGING.BASEBORD COVING IS OPEN NEED ...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE PATCH UP WITH OPEN HOLES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA SIDE STORAGE AREA. WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK BLACK NOT CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING VENTILATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ALL LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEEDS TO MAINTINE FRRE OF LITTER AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY STORED.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA NEEDS HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2014-09-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST RESTRAIN HAIR

2014-06-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY CARD BOARD IS USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN BASE OF PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DIVIDER WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES,ALSO DIRTY,RUSTY TOOLS ARE STORED BY THE CARRYOUT CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR L...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY POT WITH GREASE,EMPTY BOTTLES AND CANS OF BEER ON TOP THE REAR SHELVES,WITH UNUSED CLEAN DISHES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN

2014-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF:56.6F TO 66F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART AIR TEMP OF 47.6F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: CHICKEN,FISH SHRIMP ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP O...

critical Food Temperature

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

RAW AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED THIN RICE NOODLES,SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,FRESH EGGS,FISH,SHRIMPS,AND BBQ PORK,ALL FOOD MENTIONED AT TEMP OF: 47,6F TO 56.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORE...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY CARD BOARD IS USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN BASE OF PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DIVIDER WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES,ALSO DIRTY,RUSTY TOOLS ARE STORED BY THE CARRYOUT CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR L...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY POT WITH GREASE,EMPTY BOTTLES AND CANS OF BEER ON TOP THE REAR SHELVES,WITH UNUSED CLEAN DISHES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

2014-05-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY CARD BOARD IS USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN BASE OF PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DIVIDER WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE...

minor Sanitation

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

: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES,ALSO DIRTY,RUSTY TOOLS ARE STORED BY THE CARRYOUT CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

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

: CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR...

minor Sanitation

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

: FOUND DIRTY POT WITH GREASE,EMPTY BOTTLES AND CANS OF BEER ON TOP THE REAR SHELVES,WITH UNUSED CLEAN DISHES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

2014-05-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND MARINATED AND PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 58.2F TO 72.5F ;CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 75.3F;ONE DUCK AT TEMP OF 76.6F. UNIT MAINTAINED A...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,SAID SINK WAS FILLED WITH ITEMS: BOTTLE OF BLEACH, SCRUBBING BRUSHES, CAPS AND ETC. THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA SOAP WAS D...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: FOUND BOTTLE OF HAND SOAP STORED AT LEDGE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS WHERE SHREDDED CABBAGE WERE SOAKING.OBSERVED RESIDUE FROM UNDER THE SOAP BOTTLE DRIPPING INTO THE COMPARTMENT.INFORMATION GIVEN TO STORE NON-FOO...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE GREASE BOX WITH BUILD UP OF LAYERS OF GREASE,THAT DRIPS ON GROUND WHICH IS SATURATED WITH GREASE. WALL AND DOOR BEHIND THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER SPLATTERED WITH GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS O...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY CARD BOARD IS USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN BASE OF PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DIVIDER WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLAC...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES,ALSO DIRTY,RUSTY TOOLS ARE STORED BY THE CARRYOUT CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT FLOOR IN DELIVERY AREA AND CEMENT STEPS IN FRONT THE REAR DOOR,HAVING AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP,VERY SLIPPERY,GREASE STICKS ON BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE REAR L...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY POT WITH GREASE,EMPTY BOTTLES AND CANS OF BEER ON TOP THE REAR SHELVES,WITH UNUSED CLEAN DISHES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

2013-12-17 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND BLACK STAIN IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE (DUCK PREP AREA).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY/AROUND STEAMER AT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISHWASHING AREA.---------NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET NECK WITH RUST AND HOLE NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK/ACROSS COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REP...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
67
Urban Grill
70
Hopleaf Bar
32
Hon Kee Rest Inc

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