SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THAI BOWL.

BEAT. 18/100

1049 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 12 of 30 inspections. 35 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 12 failed
VIOLATIONS
149
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 18
2024
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F AND 2LBS OF EGGS AT 65.3F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAMES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

JAN 13
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19 FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 6
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TWO OVENS IN THE PREP AREA THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST, SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BOTH OVENS, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 10
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN BATHROOM REAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN TOP OF BATHROOM DOOR AND CEILING AND GAP BETWEEN BOTTOM OF DOOR AND FLOOR LOCATED AT REAR BATHROOM PREP AREA. TOILET ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON FLOOR BY DRINK PREP STATION. MUST COVER AND SEAL HOLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 31
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2020
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR AND LEDGE BEHIND THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, WOK STATION AREA AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET; REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET, OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AND/OR SEAL. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES UPDATE CERTIFICATES.

MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 28
2019
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.. COCONUT MILK,RED AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE, SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT SAUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTH FRONT DOOR OF FACILITY AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PROHIBIT PEST ENTRY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED TILE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENTS

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2289144 ON MAY 20, 2019. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR PREP, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR, 11 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR, 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DESK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY." ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION ON 5/29/2019 AND NOTED SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL AND LARGE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SINK IN MOP CLOSET IN REAR PREP SCATTERED ON FLOOR,30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE ON FLOOR BY 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA, 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR AND ABOUT 20 UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR ,AND ABOUT 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SMOOTHIE STATION IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 20
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 20LBS OF BEEF STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.. COCONUT MILK,RED AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE, SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT SAUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WOK STOVES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 58.7F.EQUIPMENT HAD NO FOOD INSIDE AT THIS TIME. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR PREP, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR, 11 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR, 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DESK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTH DRONT DOOR OR FACILITY AND REAR FACILITY LEADING TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PROHIBIT PEST ENTRY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED ATTACHMENT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENTS.

APR 24
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS & FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEEP FREEZERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, AND WOK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SMOOTHIES BAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

APR 17
2018
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 60 LBS OF BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $40. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $10. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP, 47F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED BOTH INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP ON OUTER DOOR, AND 1/4" GAP ON INNER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE PROPER THRESHOLD ON AT MINIMUM, THE OUTER ENTRY DOOR, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS & FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEEP FREEZERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, AND WOK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SMOOTHIES BAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

MUST REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE SMALL TOILET ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

JUN 16
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUN 7
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 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

FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NOT STABLE, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/29/2016, REPORT 1937799, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 33 INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR SIDES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. 34 FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHT AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUN 29
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR SIDES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHT AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

DEC 17
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS FOUND SITTING ON A GRILL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF -124.1F, & 125.3F, COOKED CHICKEN-127.1F & 106.1F, COOKED CRAB RANGOON-96.4F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SOLD. TOFU FOUND SITTING INSIDE DOUBLE PANS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 46.1F. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE KEPT INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WAS DISCARDED(20LB VALUED AT $50) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES FOUND LAYING ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, AND 10 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY , CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES, DRAINS, AND EQUIPMENT( FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-6-15 ON REPORT # 1559 919 NOT CORRECTED: -32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF USED DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACE OF COUNTER AREA WHERE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) FOR FOOD STORAGE.-33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS(ON BOTH SIDES), ICE MACHINE, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK. -34-REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AAND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. -35-SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OPENINGS BETWEEM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN AND NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET, PAINT INTERIOR OF BASEMENT DOOR(RUSTY). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND REPLACE BROKEN AND UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-38-REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. -45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45. ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

ABATED.

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

ABATED.

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

ABATED.

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

ABATED.

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

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

REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE BASEMENT, AND IN ALL AREAS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

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

ABATED.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED RICE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AT 75.1 DEGREES, COOKED CRAB RANGOON FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON DEEP FRYER LEDGE AND IN FRY BASKET SEVERAL INCHES ABOVE THE COOKING OIL AT 121.4 DEGREES, AND TOFU FOUND SITTING INSIDE TWO CONTAINERS IN THE TOP SECTION OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER AT 51.5 DEGREES. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HELD AND/OR STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. WHEN STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE TOP SECTION OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE PAN MUST SIT DIRECTLY INTO THE UNIT TO ALLOW PROPER COOLING OF THE CONTENTS IN THE CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $35 DISCARDED.

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF USED DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACE OF COUNTER AREA WHERE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS(ON BOTH SIDES), ICE MACHINE, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK.

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AAND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OPENINGS BETWEEM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN AND NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET, PAINT INTERIOR OF BASEMENT DOOR(RUSTY). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABD REPLACE BROKEN AND UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD(S) IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.

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

REAR OUTSIDE BACK YARD AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED TALL WEEDS FOUND THROUGHOUT AREA, MUST CUT TALL WEEDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)MUST REPLACE ALL WORN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

APR 1
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA DISCONNECTED. OBSERVED WATER FLOWING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE SINK. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND WOK STATION,THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS.

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

NOTED THE COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 8
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN BACK OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED ON PANEL, WALL AND PIPE CONNECTED TO SYSTEM. PATCH HOLES IN UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WINDOW IN UTILITY CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL CRACK IN WALL OF BATHROOM ABOVE TOILET.

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

SEP 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY STOVES AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT WALL ABOVE AND BELOW THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR.MUST SEAL AROUND PIPE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEADE INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

AUG 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY STOVES AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT WALL ABOVE AND BELOW THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR.MUST SEAL AROUND PIPE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEADE INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

OCT 17
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIVES ARE DIRTY AND THE LADELS ARE STORED IN A WET AREA AND ARE WET AND DIRTY INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

MINORSanitation
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. THE EXHAUST HOOD INTERIOR IS DRIPPING GREASE, CLEAN THE HOOD INTERIOR IN DETAIL. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM THE BOTTOMS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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. THE WALLS ARE DIRTY AND GREASY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER AND CRACKED AND DIRTY IN THE BATHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

AUG 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 17
2010
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. 30 dozen eggs and 4 pounds of fresh noodles were found in the basement at 51.2 f, 25 pounds of product valued at $40.00 was dumped and denatured.

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Ice is being scooped into cups in the outdoor patio, no handling of any food is allowed out doors. Grease is dripping from the hood interior onto the food being prepared, clean all dripping grease above the entire food preparation area.

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. 10 live cockroaches and 10 house flies were found in the kitchen and dining areas, and 20 smallflies were found in the basement. Anderson pest control found german cockroaches on 7/15/10. Clean up all evidence of pest activity and pest proof the harborage found in the kitchen walls and baseboards.

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. The dumpster leaks, is covered with flies and does not close tight, replace and maintain the dumpster so it does not harbor pests.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Violations from report # 156326 pages 1-3 dated 4/14/09 not corrected include:(32) Dirty clean dish drying racks. (33) Grease coated ventilation hood and cooking equipment. Dirty ice machine interior. (34) Dirty and damaged baseboards must be resaeled so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

The deep fryer has no hood above it, properly vent fryer per city code.

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