The Egg Roll Factory LLC
Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, food temperature
2025-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13: OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2025-05-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW MEAT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ORDERS AND TAKE ORDERS BY TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND THEN PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HAN...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RIB (82.4F) AND GYRO (74.3F) PREMADE EGG ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN THE CREVICES OF THE WALL BASES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2024-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOK...
2024-09-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 62.0F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.1F, RAW BEEF AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD ITEM...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR COLD-HOLDING UNT...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS BENEATH EQUIPMENT/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR BASE COVING ON EAST FACILITY WALL FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), AN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOK...
2023-04-28 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-04-12 Fail License CRITICAL 15 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SIT...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION...
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED MULIPLE COOLERS WITH SPOILED FOODS BEING STORED IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATON ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAUCE COLD HOLDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING ONE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEPARATION BETWEEN WALL JUNCTIONS WHERE FRP MEETS IN CORNERS OF WALLS AJACENT TO OFFICE DOOR AND BACK REACH IN COOLERS. REPAIR AND SEAL AS NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 4-5 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD MISSING BAFFLES. MUST PROVIDE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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