APR 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI BOWL NOODLE,RICE AND BUBBLE TEA.
BEAT. 18/100
2410 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER STEM PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
MAR 272019FAILED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2019
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, COOKED CHICKEN, TOFU, COOKED NOODLES, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FOOD, ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER/PIC THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER/PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT DISH WASH/COOK LINE AREA INACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY SEVERAL LARGE BOXES OF INVENTORY, AS WELL A 1 LARGE BOX OF EGGS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREP/SERVICE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA WITH OUT COVERS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS OR LIDS FOR FOODS IN COOL HOLDING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT COOK LINE AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 69.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW EGGS, $20.00 72.0F, .50LBS OF COOKED SLICED BEEF, $4.50 64.6F, .50LBS OF COOKED NOODLES, $6.00 62.4F, 1LB OF BEAN SPROUTS, $5.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $35.50 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER STEM PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED NO SERVING UTENSILS STORED INSIDE TOP LOADING CONTAINERS OF FOOD AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UTENSILS AT TOP LOADING CONTAINERS OF FOOD AT PREP COOK LINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT MIDDLE SINK, SAID WATER FROM MIDDLE SINK BASIN, LEAKS/STREAMS/FLOWS INTO 3RD SINK/COMPARTMENT AT BOTTOM EDGE OF STAINLESS DIVIDER SEAM, WHICH PREVENTS WATER FROM FILLING IN MIDDLE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STAINLESS DIVIDER SEAM AT MIDDLE SINK BASIN AND ENSURE WATER FILLS IN SAID SINK BASIN, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
APR 252018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOF ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN STAINS FROM CARPET IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 172017FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2017
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BROWN SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE RACKS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA; FROM STOVE, WOK AND FRYER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN STAINS FROM CARPET IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT TRACK LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WET LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA.
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DEC 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BUCKETS,FRONT PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CAULK INSIDE OF FAR RIGHT SINK BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE PAPER GOODS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NEAR FRONT COUNTER
APR 212016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH PROPER INFO
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP COOLERS USED AND UNUSED,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,CUTTING BOARDS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS
APR 192016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE IT HAS A CASE OF RAW EGGS,CASE OF VINEGAR,POTS AND PANS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS AND ALSO HAND SINK HAS STANDING WATER IN SINK BASIN AND NOT DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH PROPER INFO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP COOLERS USED AND UNUSED,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,CUTTING BOARDS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
OCT 262015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED WITHIN. 7-38-005 (A) UNIT WAS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA OF KITHCEN BLOCKED BY BOXES PILED HIGH. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST KEEP EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINED UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTISDE OF GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND COVER MUST BE CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMANT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS WITHIN COOKING ARE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HOT WATER SO THAT IT CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF BY HANDLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BACK ALLEYWAY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN WITH CLUTTER AND STORED BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAR ALLEYWAY AND NOT STORE ITEMS IN ALLEY.
SEP 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING BLENDER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND WASHING FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,UNDER RUNNING WATER ON THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. THEN BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEES,PUT THE BELNDER AND FOOD CONTAINER ON THE DRAIN BOARD WITHOUT SANITIZING THE BLENDER AND FOOD CONTAINER. THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER,BUT BOTH EMPLOYEES ARE NOT USING THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE THE BLENDER AND FOOD CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER HOW TO SET UP THE SINK AND HOW TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BIG GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FIVE BOXES OF SOY SAUCE IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND THE PLUNGER AND PLASTIC LID ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK. EXPOSED SINKS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE BOXES OF SOY SAUCE,PLUNGER,PLASTIC LID AND GARBAGE CAN DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO WRAP FROZEN FOOD, REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAG.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUL 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR OF KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
JUN 242013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2013
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIOS FROM 01/06/12, INSPECTION REPORT# NOT CORRECTED. 30 ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER AND COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. 33. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SIDES OF COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR OF KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN PREP AND FRONT COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION NOT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING GLASSWARE. EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING GLASSWARE IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, RINSING UNDER NOZZLE IN SAME COMPARTMENT AND NOT USING SANITIZING RINSE IN THIRD COMPARTMENT THAT WAS OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FLOATING FOOD DEBRIS AND QUATERNARY CONCENTRATION TOO LOW. BELOW 50PPM. DEMONSTRATED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN RE-SET SINK.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-11 #517295. #21- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS AGAIN AT THIS TIME TELEPHONED TO ARRIVE AFTER INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE ABOVE MENTIONED CRITICAL VIOLATION WAS MADE.
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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN BOTTOM SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR UNDER DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
APR 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE CUT FRESH VEGTABLES ON LOWER SHELVING.
* 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. BOTH MANAGERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION WAS BEING OBSERVED.
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. EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE FROM HOOD EXHAUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER WOK AND GAS STOVE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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. METAL PLATING ON WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEPARATING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR/RE-SEAL.
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. LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TALL REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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. ALL STORED ARTICLES IN REAR WALK WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FEB 222010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.TALL REACH IN COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F WITH FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AT 50.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H.CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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.THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND FOOD STORED NOT PROTECTED. CREAM CHEESE STUFFING @47.8F, RAW CHICKEN @50.7F, RAW EGG @50.3F. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND EGGS STORED ON SHELVING OVER UNCOVERED CUT VEGETABLES AND IN COOKS LINE COOLER, RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED FRESH SOY BEANS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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.FROM 4-20-09 #158400 NOT CORRECTED. #30-DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #32-SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, LEFT SIDE, NEXT TO STORED CLEAN DISHES.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN STORED DISHES. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.
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.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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