YENS MANDARIN CHINESE REST.

Chicago Health Dept

2856 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2014.

Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR DEEP FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE COOKING LINE FOR THE WOK SLOW DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructeedto label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. Deep freezer gaskets not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets to proper seal deep freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to remove massive ice. Cooking equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and baseboard not maintained in basement. Instructed to have ceiling smooth and easily cleanable and seal gap along wallbase and floor. Ventilation covers in toielt room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored behind front bar. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

OCT 28

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Food not protected during storage, service and display. Observed black slimy substance on interior panel that is coming in contact with fresh ice being made and stored. Instructed to have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap acroos bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructeedto label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to remove massive ice. Cooking equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in 2 door reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored behind front bar. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

AUG 23

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 14

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. TEN LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT AT REAR DRY STORAGE. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-16-12. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-25-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.#32-OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.#33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.#34-REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THIS AREA. RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER WOK LINE WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND SINK AREA AND ALSO WITH MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON WOK LINE. ANY RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.

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MAR 25

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 44F, RAW BEEF AT 45F, EGG ROLLS AT 45F, RICE AT 56F, EGGS AT 48F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, COOKED NOODLES AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL 3 CHEST FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. THE FREEZER DOORS ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. THE DOORS ARE RUSTED ON TOP AND THE PLASTIC LINING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE BROKEN AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE UNITS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND BOTH PREP COOLERS ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THIS AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

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