SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2011 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, NO GARBAGE CANS NOR GROCERY BAGS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE BULK CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

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

PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, BEHIND FREEZER, AND MEAT SLICER.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP AND SPILLS.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT FRUIT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT DINING AREA.

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

REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS FROM HALLWAY AND PREP AREAS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 21
2011
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS DUE TO LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER BLOCKING ACCESS TO SAID SINK. ALSO, NOTED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA AT FRONT DINING AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING. PREMISES WAS LICENSED ON 02/10/10 AND DID NOT NOTIFY CDPH THAT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA WAS ADDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK AND REMOVE NEWLY ADDED BEVERAGE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT/HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM FRONT PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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

NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REFILLED SOAP DISPENSER AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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

FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO WASHBOWL, NEXT TO STORAGE UNIT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND FRONT CASHIER AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, NO GARBAGE CANS NOR GROCERY BAGS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE BULK CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

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

SEAL RAW WOOD AT NOODLE MAKER UNIT AND REMOVE MULTI-USE ITEMS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: NOODLE MAKER UNIT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HAND WASH SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, GREASE TRAPS, PREP TABLES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, SHELVES, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FREEZER, MEAT SLICER, FOOD CONTAINERS, KNIVES, CUTTING BOARDS, AND BURNERS.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP AND SPILLS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA, VENTS IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND HALLWAY TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND STAINS.

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

PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT FRUIT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT DINING AREA.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS FROM HALLWAY AND PREP AREAS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO DIAGRAM AND OR LIST OF BAIT STATION LOCATION IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE PROVIDED FOR GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.

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