SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNI GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

3500 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 4, 2025 · passed

6 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND

JUL 28
2025
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PRE TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PRE TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILIY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600243 ON 08/15/2024. #44. OBSERVED POTS, PANS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL POTS, PANTS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES. #44. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. #45. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES. #47. OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CURRING BOARD IN REAR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY CRACKED AND SPLIT IN THE CENTER, CREATING A LARGE CRFEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56. OBSERVED FAN NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE BATHROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BATHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15
2024
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS USED FOR CUTTING STORED BEHIND PIPES ON THE PREPARATION TABLE AND SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE AND WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.

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

OBSERVED POTS, PANS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL POTS, PANTS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

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

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CURRING BOARD IN REAR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY CRACKED AND SPLIT IN THE CENTER, CREATING A LARGE CRFEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UN-USED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD POTS AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATIONS OF FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET OF WATER IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FAN NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE BATHROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BATHROOM.

NOV 13
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A LINER FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.REMOVE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR AND SMOOTHIE/COFFEE PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE INNER/ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2184639 DATED 7/16/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DAIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

JUL 14
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN NON FOOD CONTAINERS, E.G. REUSED GROCERY BAGS. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED AT FRONT CONTAINER WITH HANDLES FACING UP. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS INVERTED. ALSO OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND WALL, IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE KNIVES CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE DRY FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRD MANAGER TO USE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE FOOD.

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

OBSERVED STOVE TOP AT COOK LINE AREA WITH EXCESIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL AT PREP TABLE IN REAR, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COOKED LINE COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. THE COOLER MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRD MANAGER THAT COOLER MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F, AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUES: CHICKEN: 46.6 DEGREES F,PORK 49 DEGREES F, BEEF 48 DEGREES F, LIQUID EGG MIXTURE 44 DEGREES F, BEEF BROTH 47.3 DEGREES F AND NOODLES 45-47.3 DEGREES F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, 30 LBS OF FOOD WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $35.00 INSTRD MANAGER TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN NON FOOD CONTAINERS, E.G. REUSED GROCERY BAGS. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UNTENSILS STORED AT FRONT CONTAINER WITH HANDLES FACING UP. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS INVERTED. ALSO OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND WALL, IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE KNIVES CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE DRY FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRD MANAGER TO USE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE FOOD.

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

OBSERVED STOVE TOP AT COOK LINE AREA WITH EXCESIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO STORE FOOD 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.

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

WALL AT PREP TABLE IN REAR, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED/BOILED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 58.3F; FRESH UNSHELLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 56.9F; TOFU AT TEMP OF 57.2F; COOKED NOODLES IN WATER AT TEMP OF 55.9F; SHRIMPS COOKED AND RAW AT TEMP OF 56.4F; BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 58.2F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.5F; FRIED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 58.9F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP 38.7F. ALSO FOUND COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 49.6F INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 37.7F.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 38,VALUE 24 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP:STOVE,WOK AND DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN DINING ARE AND PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT OUTSIDE GREASE BOX.

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DUST AT LIGHT SHIELDS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 30
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 29
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT IN PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MATTRESS, GARBAGE CANS, TABLES,CHAIRS AND WHEEL BARROWS NEED TO BE REMOVED. OUTSIDEAREA CAN'T BE USED FOR STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE FOAM FROM AROUND PIPES AND OPENINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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