SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TIEN GIANG RESTAURANT.

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4925 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2012 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

NO FOOD HANDLERS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 17
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 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

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.//SEE REPORT 2/8/10 REMAINING VIOLATION

FEB 16
2010
FAILED
5 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

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.//REMAINING VIOLATION FROM 2/08/10 SEE REPORT

MINORSanitation
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.//SEE REPORT FROM 2/08/10 REMAINING

MINORSanitation
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.//SEE REPORT 2/08/10 REMAINING

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.//SEE REPORT 2/08/10 REMAINING

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//SEE REPORT 2/08/10 REMAINING

FEB 8
2010
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//cooler 80.0f all coolers must be at 40f or below at all times or remove off premises

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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//door not rodent & insect proof front door 1/4" gap bottem rear hall way door leading to out side gap at bottom./ complet log book

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.//no LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE

MINORFood 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.//MUST LABELE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE,NAMES & DATES

MINORSanitation
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.//INVERT ALL PLATES & POTS ,PANS IN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 PAPPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & RESTROOM AREA/NEED SPLASH GARED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL PREP TABLE

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS & DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

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.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.// NEED SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM DOORS

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//NO VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED/EXPOSED HAND BOWL NEED TO BE INSTALL IN FRONT PREP AREA

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKEING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISE

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