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Chicago Health Dept

1502 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED REAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELF FOR THE RICE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 29
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 16
2015
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 16
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 31
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Facility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Large Bulk food containers stored next to the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler must be labeled to identify foods stored and maintained.

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

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up and maintain.

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

FOUND OPENING AT NORTH WEST CEILING SECTION NEAR CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012

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

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED . FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (CHICKEN WINGS) MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER FROM COOLING COILS. MUST REPAIR COOLER.

JAN 17
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY (AMANDA DELACASA) HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE #055-01546147 ISSUED 12/17/11 THAT EXPIRES ON 10/22/16. CLASS WAS TAKEN THRU SAFE FOOD HANDLERS CORP ON 10/22/11 IN ORLAND PARK, IL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR TO FIND OUT IF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PAID FOR AND/OR PAY THE FEE FOR THE CITY CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN IT. OWNER JENNIFER TIAO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 10/14/12.

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

CLEAN BETWEEN FRYER AND WOKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

NOV 4
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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 THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

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

Ventilation: 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

SEP 17
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PERSONS GET CERTIFIED. CITATION #H000064592 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AS WELL, INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER IN UTILITY BUCKET AFTER USE.

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