YOUNG'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3949 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

131

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB RANGOON STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAR 10

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHINGS SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 10

2024

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED WHITE STANDING COOLER IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER OR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE LOCATED IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN UNIT TO CHECK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, BOXES OF FOOD AND BUCKETS OF SAUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR RICE TO BE STORED IN STAGNANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER IN CUP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BELOW EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE WASTE LINES ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW ANY EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE WASTE LINES, OR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROTECTION FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS AND SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE CLOSET DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF OF COMPLETION, AND THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

JUL 31

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND-OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

UTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

FEB 6

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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 PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES ATT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON KNIFE RACKS OR INSDE CLEAN AND ENCLOSED CABINETS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

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APR 8

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT.

JAN 26

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.

MAR 16

2020

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 6

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, COOKED STEAK AND RAW SHRIMP STORED IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE FOR RAW CHICKEN WAS AT 46.4, RAW PORK AT 44.8, COOKED STEAK AT 44.5F AND RAW SHRIMP AT 44.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $125. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER FIXED PREP COOLER ON SITE TO PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STACKED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE INTO SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FRESH VEGETABLES ON A DINING ROOM TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREPPING MUST BE PERFORMED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK AND ON CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURFACES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TOOK FOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-1-2019, REPORT #2268826. #38-OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS BETWEEN COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN USE. MANAGER REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS BETWEEN COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.---- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: OBSERVED DIRTY METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.----OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, NEWS PAPER OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE DISH ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

FEB 22

2019

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 69.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITH A COLANDER OF PREPARED CUT CARROTS INSIDE, A PLASTIC BUCKET COVERING THE FAUCETS NOZZLE AND HOT AND COLD HANDLES, LARGE PANS OF COOKED DUMPLINGS COOLING ON TOP OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK AND BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED A HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND BUCKET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW, GROUND PORK BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS AND OTHER ASSORTED FRESH LETTUCE AND VEGETABLES. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO UNCOVERED, PREPARED VEGETABLES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT FOODS. ALL SPROUTS AND VEGETABLES DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN USE. MANAGER REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.----OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, NEWS PAPER OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

JAN 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER RAW, FRESH VEGETABLES SUCH AS RED PEPPERS, CELERY AND PREPARED SHREDDED CABBAGE. ALSO OBSERVED IN OTHER COOLER RAW PORK STORED ABOVE RAW, CUT CHINESE VEGETABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW MEATS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN USE. MANAGER REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 20

2017

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Other

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-26-17 INSPECTION # 2064976. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

JUN 26

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMEMT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNIT(CLOTHES,ETC.) MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 21

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP AND SIDES ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED TO LINE SHELVING AND STORED FOOD ON TOP OF IT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INFRONT OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUL 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW BEEF)AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 48.5 F STORED IN A BOWL LOCATED ON A PLASTIC BUCKET IN ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER STORAGE OF COLD FOOD, 40F OR BELOW, AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE BEEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.ALSO CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE THE BASEMENT FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET, DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AND SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STOVE AND FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEED CLEANING OR REPAIRING. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED. CAULKING NEEDED AROUND 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND INSTALL NEW CAULKING.

MAR 16

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR/AROUND WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BAR AND VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUL 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN THE DRYING RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM). ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING KITCHEN CUTLERY IN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC. IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

MAR 25

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP ARE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 26

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS UNDER 3COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES (I.E., SODA CASES).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 10

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 106.3F; COOKED BROWN RICE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 120.3F,CHICKEN BROTH STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 106.5F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6, VALUE 5.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO585880-10.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING A CUTTING BOARD AND UTENSILS(WHICH WAS UESD TO CUT RAW CHICKEN),WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.INFOMATION GIVEN HOW TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASDH, RINSE AND SANITIZE).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58580-10

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.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND NEWS PAPERS USED TO LINE SHEVES, AND STORE FOOD ON TOP OF IT.

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.KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOORS(6" AND ABOVE).

Minor Plumbing & 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.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.

JAN 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 21

2010

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING LUNCH PLATES, FOOD CONTAINERS, UTENSILS AND ETC. SINK WAS SET-UP AFTER MY REQUEST(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60429-14

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-2-09, REPORT#147996. (#33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT/ VEGETABLE SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR FRONT AREA; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT , PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN (NOTED CARDBOARDS LINER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. (#38) MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.(#41)MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS, CARDBOARD, BUCKETS, JARS ETC.)IN THE BASEMENT .SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090 HOOOO60429-14

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.OBSERVED PART OF BASEMENT AREA WITH A PREP TABLE , FOOD SEASONS, LARGE MIXER, FRESH CABBAGE AND CABBAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF AREA IS USED FOR PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS.

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