JAN 26
2018
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YA KWANG.
BEAT. 43/100
5116 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2018 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 192018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982960 DATED 2/9/17. #32- OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FEB 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 302017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD TO LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. WATER AT 63.4F. OPERATOR STATED THEY TURNED OFF HOT WATER HEATER. OPERATOR TURNED WATER HEATER BACK ON AND WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 116.7F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN SO SINKS CAN BE FILLED COMPLETELY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 262016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR WHEN EMPTYING A COMPARTMENT OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK- WATER TRAVELS FROM COMPARTMENT, THROUGH GREASE TRAP, AND DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND WOULD BACK UP AND OVERFLOW. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SO ALL WASTE WATER IS DISPOSED OF PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY BACKUPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE: 5 IN MOP CLOSET, 20 IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN SO SINKS CAN BE FILLED COMPLETELY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEANED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUPPLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PARTY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
SEP 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. ONLY REFRIGERATOR-2 DOOR COOLER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, WHILE STORING CONDIMENTS AND 2 PACKAGES OF TOFU. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-055(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 2-2 LB PACKAGES OF TOFU AT 48.6 F IN COOLER STATED. ABOVE. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. NO CITATION ISSUED, SEE VIOLATION #02. VALUE $8, 4 LBS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTITIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFICATE FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEANED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUPPLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NOT WORKING IN PRIVATE ROOM (FIRST). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
MAY 232013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOFED; WE OBSERVED GAPS AT BOTTOM OF MAIL SLOT FRONT DOOR AND AT BACK DOOR, DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM AREA OF COOLERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE TABLES, ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NEWSPAPER AND FOIL COVERING ON EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN; VENT COVERS AND FANS THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL OPENING UNDER BAR AREA COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEM THERMOMETER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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