TASTY PLACE.

Chicago Health Dept

2339 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 1

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED THE COLD WATER, WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR HOT COOKING LINE NOT AS STRONG AS HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLDING UNITS MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH AMBIENT SIR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED STACKS OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING DISHWARE ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER RAILS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TAINING. MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

JUN 18

2024

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER, WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR HOT COOKING LINE NOT AS STRONG AS HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THREE DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOUND THREE BOWLS OF RAW PORK (48.0F-60.0F) IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 18, 1 QUART BOTTLES OF HALF AND HALF (50.0F-54.0F) AND CUT WATERMELON (49.0F) IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR COFEE PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 16, 1 QUART BOTTLES OF HALF AND HALF (50.0F-51.0F) AND CUT WATERMELON (48.0F) IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MANAGER DISCARDED 8 1/2 GALLONS AND 8 LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $145. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATORS ON SITE, BOTH WITH TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE. FOUND THE TWO DOOR BEVERAGE AIR COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AT 51.0F. ALSO, FOUND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 53.0F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS ON INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAG REMOVAL.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLDING UNITS MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH AMBIENT SIR THERMOMETERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INSECT STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD BUGS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO TRACK ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STACKS OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING DISHWARE ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER RAILS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TAINING. MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/24/2023, REPORT #2576295 #37: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS. #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR MIXER, EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACE OF WOK TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, TOP SURFACE AREA OF WOK STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MAY 24

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGN BY HANDSINK IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR SOME FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR MIXER, EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACE OF WOK TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, TOP SURFACE AREA OF WOK STATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN.

AUG 29

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 22

2022

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATATION #60

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLOORS IN CORNERS AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN PROPER HOLDERS WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL KNIVES SHOULD BE IN KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-29-21 REPORT #2484266 NOT CORRECTED #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #37 OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD AND BAKED GOODS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #41 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, MIXERS. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 9

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED 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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGN SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD AND BAKED GOODS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, MIXERS. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244131 ON 1-8-19:57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.58-INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

JAN 29

2021

FAIL 16 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGN SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER AND ELECTRICAL PANEL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JAN 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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 DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO NAME OF STORED PRODUCT ON CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXER AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER RESIDUE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP OF GREASE IN HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR KITCHEN; CLEAN AREA OF HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AROUUND AND UNDER BULK STORAGE RACK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SPACE.

MAR 10

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SLICED HAM AND CHEESE ON PLATTER UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED STORED BENEATH WASTE WATER CONDENSATION LINE EXTENDING FROM EXHAUST HOUSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS(COVER) AND NO STORAGE UNDER WATER LINE UNTIL PROPERLY SEALED/COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AROUUND AND UNDER BULK STORAGE RACK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SPACE.

MAY 12

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, STEAMER AND WOK STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OSERVED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

JUL 1

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 24

2015

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING, ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS WAS COVER WITH A SHELF AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO SET UP SINK PROEPRLY DURING WASHING UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD UTENSILS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, COOLER INTERIOR, COOLER DOORS, PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

OCT 2

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2014

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 74.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE FOOD ITEM 8LBS VALUE OF $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT REAR FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS, WALLS IN PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 17

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND COUNTER, TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT WIPED DOWN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT)

MAY 15

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 54.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. 20 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 50.4F, 5POUNDS SCRAMBLED COOKED EGGS AT 52.6F, 20POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 51.2F, AND 20 POUNDS EGG CUSTARD AT 50.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 65POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $150.00.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COUNTER, TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT WIPED DOWN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT)

FEB 4

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE BREAD STEAMER NEXT TO TEA HOT WATER UNIT.

JAN 21

2010

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT IMPROPER TERMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR AT 48.5F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: 9 EGG/HAM/CHEESE SANDWICHES, 7 STICKY RICE PORTIONS, 17 SOY MILK CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-69.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR H0T FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest 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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE SCREENS UNDER PREP COOLER, AND, BLENDER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN CHEST FREEZER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

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 EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN CEILING, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT PREP FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 21

2010

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR AT 48.5F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: 9 EGG/HAM/CHEESE SANDWICHES, 7 STICKY RICE PORTIONS, 17 SOY MILK CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-69.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest 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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE SCREENS UNDER PREP COOLER, AND BLENDER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN CEILING, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT PREP FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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