VISANU THAI 55, INC..
1607 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 27 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 112025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
DEC 42025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT DINING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
OCT 242025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
OCT 172025FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN CUPS OF BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BULK CONTAINER LIDS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2614391 ON 3-24-25:37- OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.47-OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 242025PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST CLEAN THE ALL COUNTER TOP. PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND ALL ATTACHMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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MAY 202024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST,DEBRIS AND OR GREASE.
OBSERVED PREMISES VERY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
OCT 102023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS EXTERIOR SURFACES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLERS AND ROLLING RACKS AND CART.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE LOWER AREA STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
OBSERVED DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, BURNER), ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
MAY 242021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SCREEN DOOR AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR IF DOOR WILL BE OPEN DURING COOKING HOURS. OTHERWISE DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, BURNER), ROLLING CARTS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
MAR 122020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE DETERGENT CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320957 ON 11-1-19:47-NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 53-MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
NOV 12019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTERS, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (FOOD & DEBRIS) THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED LEAKAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (FOOD & DEBRIS) THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM CANNED GOODS IN STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
MAR 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES, SLICED CARROTS, CABBAGE, ETC WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON FOOD IN CARRYOUT CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM CANNED GOODS IN STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
APR 222016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,SINKS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMIESES.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 172015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1386419 9/10/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ,AT MOTORS, AT WHEEL BASES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS,BEHIND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERNEATH MOP SINK BASIN,ON & IN WOK STATION CRAWLING ON PIPES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI,ON WALLS BEHIND COOLERS,IN DOOR JAMS OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.ALSO FRONT DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/15.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES &,PREP TABLES & SURFACES,
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,FAUCET HANDLES,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,3- COMP & HAND SINK.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CAULKING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,DOORS AND SERVICE COUNTERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 102015FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,OPENING IN WALL BASES BEHIND COOLER,PREP TABLE .ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/15/(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING TABLE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES & SURFACES,FOIL FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,LOCK ON REACH IN COOLER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOM,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,FAUCET HANDLES,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,3- COMP & HAND SINK.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STEPS LEADING TO SAME.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL LEADING TO TOILETROOMS,HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CAULKING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR EGG COOLER.
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE,FURNANCE ROOM,PREP AREA ROLLING CARTS.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM ON CEILING.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SMALL STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AT LOWER LEVEL.
FEB 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, SOME BUILDUP ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CLEANING). CLEAN REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND CORNER AREAS IN KITCHEN.
MAY 92013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 90LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,PAD THAI NOODLES AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.9-112.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (MSG,SALT,SUGAR,ETC)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SINKS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE STEEL WOOL FROM ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND PROPERLY SEAL.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
FEB 242012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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 CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 162012FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP AND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED NOODLES AND PRODUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD AND STORE READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW, SEAFOOD, MEAT AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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. REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR DOOR, 1/4" HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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 CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREAS.
AUG 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP).
FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.
DEC 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 44-51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF RAW EGGS,COOKED BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN AND SQUID IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS ALONG COOK LINE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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