SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN.

BEAT. 34/100

7357 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 8, 2016 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE, FRYER AND WOKS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, WHEN CONTAMINATION IS POSSIBLE. CHICKEN AND BEEF TEMPERATURES RANGED BETWEEN 39.4F - 40F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, NOT ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, SHRIMP, BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN A BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. SHRIMP WAS AT A PROPER TEMPURTURE OF 39.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW; EITHER IN THE COOLER, OR UNDER POTABLE RUNNING COLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATINS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1631664, DATED 2/18/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUED; #30; OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #32; OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #34; OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38; OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41; OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE, FRYER AND WOKS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN.

FEB 18
2016
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND DIRTY FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

FEB 11
2016
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 2 INCH HOLE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR, INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT ON LAST INSPECTION REPORT, DATED 2/13/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP REPORT #1482582, DATED 2/13/2015. VIOLATION #32; COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VIOLATION #33;DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35;WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND DIRTY FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FEB 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE GREASE BOX AND BY THE FOOT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

APRONS THAT COOK WAS WEARING IN POOR CONDITIONS:EXTREMELY STAINED, DISCOLORED AND WRINKLED. ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE CLEAN CLOTHING

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FEB 13
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USED UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO STORED SAID UTENSILS.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE IN WATER IN A BUCKET UNCOVERED STORED INSIDE A MOP SINK WITH DIRTY MOPS AND METAL SCRUBBIES.PRODUCE BOXES WERE STORED ON TOP THE OPENED FOOD PRODUCT AND AROUND/INSIDE MOP SINK.ALSO OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH DIRTY APRONS SOAKING WITH SOAP AND BLEACH BY THE OPENED FOOD. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED. POUNDS#2 , VALUE 10.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES AND NOT TO STORE INSIDE THE MOP SINK. FOUND COOKED FOOD UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROX 60 OR MORE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER THE SHELVES,REAR AREA.INSIDE THE WASHROOM BEHIND CHEMICAL SHELF.ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES.BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE GREASE BOX AND BY THE FOOT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

APRONS THAT COOK WAS WEARING IN POOR CONDITIONS:EXTREMELY STAINED, DISCOLORED AND WRINKLED. ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE CLEAN CLOTHING

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK AREAS AND ALONG WALLS.

JUL 17
2013
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

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

STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS

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

DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

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

ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

JUL 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F, THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED TEMP OF 54F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT USE UNIT, ALSO MINIMIZE FOOD PREPARATION DUE TO LIMITED COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A). UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.6F; RANGOON FILLED WITH CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.5F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 62,7F,COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 67.9F. COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP 46.7F AND RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE, NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

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

STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS

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

DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

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

ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

MAY 29
2013
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS.

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

DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

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

ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

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